A Full Inspection Includes:
As an InterNACHI member and Certified
Master Inspector I must adhere to InterNACHI's Standards of Practice.
This means I will attempt to inspect all of the following (when
accessible):
- Roof, vents, flashings, and trim,
- Gutters and downspouts,
- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations,
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings,
- Eaves, soffit and fascia,
- Grading and drainage,
- Basement, foundation and crawlspace,
- Water penetration and foundation movement,
- Heating systems,
- Cooling systems,
- Main water shut off valves,
- Water heating system,
- Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets,
- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats,
- Electrical service line and meter box,
- Main disconnect and service amperage,
- Electrical panels, breakers and fuses,
- Grounding and bonding,
- GFCIs and AFCIs,
- Fireplace damper door and hearth,
- Insulation and ventilation,
- Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers,
- And much more...
Conducting a Home Inspection According to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice
The video above describes what is involved in a complete home
inspection. I highly encourage you to watch so that you have a
better understanding of what is involved in conducting a home
inspection to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Buying a home is
probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no
time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection
is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional
cost of hiring a certified inspector is almost insignificant. As a
homebuyer, you have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating
offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying
to get the best deals. Do not stop now. Do not let your real
estate agent, a patty-cake inspector or anyone else talk you into
skimping here.
InterNACHI front-ends its membership requirements. InterNACHI turns
down more than 1/2 the inspectors who want to join because they
can't fulfill the membership requirements.
InterNACHI certified inspectors perform the best inspections by
far. InterNACHI certified inspectors earn their fees many times
over. They do more, they deserve more, and yes they generally
charge a little more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more
for the quality inspection you deserve.
Review the InterNACHI Standards of Practice for complete details or contact me with any specific questions.