WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR HOME INSPECTION

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Whether you are purchasing a Single-Family Residence or a Multi-Family Apartment building, every structure is unique in size, shape, age and style. Our inspectors will take a thorough look at the condition of the building's major systems.  

Each Inspection and Report Includes:

• Roof Coverings
• Attics & Structure
• Exteriors & Structure
• Crawlspace & Foundation
• Garage or Carport
• Interior of Each Dwelling (Multi-Family)
• Interior Rooms
• Kitchens & Built-in Appliances
• Laundry Areas
• Bathrooms
• Plumbing System
• Water Heaters
• Electrical Systems
• Heating & Air Conditioning Systems
• Pool & Equipment (Separate Fee)
• Moisture Detection (Select Plus Package)
• Thermal Imaging (Select Plus Package)

You can be assured that we follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set forth by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, also known as InterNACHI. You can read the Standards of Practice here. 

Condominium inspections are a bit different from single-family detached inspections in that there is usually a homeowners association (HOA) that is in charge of maintenance and repairs to exterior and shared common areas throughout the property. These items differ between properties and associations. The responsibility of the HOA and homeowner are usually delineated in the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) document. Each HOA is different, so we recommend that you consult with your Realtor and the association to review the CC&Rs

Here's a Partial List of Items Not Included:

• HVAC systems are sometimes split, meaning the condenser unit is located on the exterior of the dwelling, and the evaporator (coils) are located inside the dwelling. Sometimes both heating and air conditioning are in one "package unit". Frequently, the condenser or full package unit is located on the roof of the condominium building, and access is restricted or not possible by the inspector during the inspection. In these cases, we recommend that you check with your Realtor and or the association BEFORE the home inspection to make arrangements for roof access, if possible. If no access to the unit is possible, unfortunately, our inspection will only include operation with normal controls and temperature readings while the unit is operating.  
• Roofs that are shared with more than one dwelling unit.
• Foundations that are shared with more than one dwelling unit. 
• Common areas like hallways, courtyards, exterior stairs
• Water heater if it's a central unit serving more than one dwelling
• Shared, common laundry rooms
• Shared parking garages and carports
• Shared pool, spa, and related equipment

As part of your home inspection, we do everything possible to give you the most thorough and complete inspection and report. However, the inspection does have some limitations. The list below is a partial list, of the most common items that we encounter. We encourage you to read your full inspection agreement and standards of practice before your inspection. 

Partial List of Items Not Included:

• Building Codes Violations - Because homes may have modifications over the years, it's not possible to determine if the modification was done "to code" at the time it was built. Building codes change regularly, even from the codes that the house was built originally to. We do inspect industry construction and safety standards and will point out any defect that may require further attention.
• Structural or Geological Analysis
• Asbestos, Mold, Radon, Lead, Formaldehyde - Determining if building products have any of these environmental concerns can only be done in a laboratory. However, if we find something that is known to contain asbestos or we see visible apparent mold, we will document it and recommend further testing. 
• Furniture and Appliances - Due to furniture and appliances, sometimes we cannot see under or behind either. During our inspection, we do not move furniture or appliances.
• Free-Standing Appliances - This includes any appliance that is not built into the house, like stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, and dryers.
• Shower Pans - A shower pan test consists of filling the shower with water and checking for leaks. Because this may cause moisture damage to surrounding (and below) areas, shower pan tests are beyond the scope of our inspection, per your Standards of Practice.

You can see a copy of the Inspection Agreement Sample and NACHI Standards of Practice here