What to expect from Residential Inspection for your Home Inspection

What is a thorough home inspection? A home inspected by Residential Inspection is an evaluation of the overall condition of a residential property, which is useful for both home buyers and home sellers, as well as  real estate professionals. It helps the parties to a home sale understand the functions of the various systems and components of the home,as well as the maintenance issues related to home ownership.

What is included in a Comprehensive Home Inspection?
A comprehensive home inspection is an  overall, non-invasive analysis of the condition of a home at the time of the inspection. Our inspections adhere to the Florida Association of Building Inspectors standards. The primary goal of a home inspector is to protect the buyer's interests... to identify and report on the major deficiencies, unsafe or expensive problems that exist in the home. Once the inspection has been completed, the inspector communicates the findings through a written report.

Did you know that not every home inspector inspects major appliances and irrigation systems as it may not be required based on the the standards of practice they follow.

Our Comprehensive Home Inspection Includes:

Structural Systems:

• Foundations
• Framing
• Floors, walls, ceilings
• Attic/roof structure

Exterior Systems:

• Wall coverings (siding), flashing, trim
• Exterior doors
• Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and associated railings
• Eaves, soffits, and fascia
• Vegetation, grading, surface drainage and retaining walls
• Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances
• Irrigation 

Plumbing Systems:

• Interior water supply and distributions systems, fixtures and faucets
• Drain, waste and vent systems
• Water heating equipment
• Vent system flues and chimneys
• Fuel storage and distribution systems
• Drainage sumps, sump pumps and related piping

​Electrical Systems:

• Service entrance and conductors, cables and raceways
• Service equipment and main disconnects
• Service grounding
• Conductors
• Breakers and/or fuses
• A representative number of installed lighting, fixtures, switches and outlets
• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
• Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI)
• AFGFCI- Arc fault / GFI combo circuit interrupters
• Amperage and voltage

Heating Systems:

• The installed heating equipment
• Vent system, flues and chimneys
• Energy source
• The heating method by its distinguishing characteristics

Air Conditioning Systems:

• Installed central and through-wall cooling equipment

Interior Systems:

• Walls, ceilings and floors
• Steps, stairways and railings
• Countertops and cabinets
• All major appliances
• Doors and windows
• Garage doors and garage door openers

Insulation & Ventilation Systems:

• The insulation and vapor retardants in unfinished spaces
• The ventilation of attics and foundation areas
• Mechanical ventilation systems

Additional Inspections:

• Pool and Spa
• 4 Point Inspection
• Roof certifications
• Wind Mitigation
• WDO/Termite ( done by 3rd party contractor)
• Septic ( done by a 3rd party contractor)
• Water Quality Testing
• Air Quality Testing