Home inspection checklist

An  AmeriSpec home inspection reviews more than 400 areas in the house. It covers these basic areas:

Foundation:

General inspection, footing, basement floor slab, sump pump.  

Garage: 

Driveway and walkways, garage slab/floor, garage car doors, garage door opener.

Windows: 

Window sills, frame, panes, shutters. 

Exterior:

Siding, gutters and downspouts, deck, porch.

Roof:

 General inspection, flashing, chimney cap, clay flue liner, skylights, roof vents.  

Attic:

Stairway, structural components/rafters, evidence of moisture, attic flooring, appliance vents, ventilation, insulation.  

Interior:

Drywall, fireplace, mantel, hearth, floor finish, doors, stairs

HVAC:

Furnace operation, condition of filter; air conditioner condenser, duct work.

Plumbing:

Pipes, exterior hose bibs, venting system, sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilets, water heater.

Electrical:

Main panel, wiring, lights/switches, outlets, ground fault protection.