Albright Home Inspection Services performs professional home inspections that exceed the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) "Standards of Practice". The inspection will take approximately 2-3 hours. The following is a basic overview of what is inspected:
Exterior: We examine the condition of the wall coverings and trim. Doors and windows are checked for acceptable operation.
Grounds/Drainage: Surface conditions are checked for cracking and trip hazards. Where necessary, we give advice about the site grading and drainage.
Roofing: We examine the roofing system for proper installation and its condition. An estimation is usually given as to the remaining life expectancy of the roofing materials.
Electrical System: The panel cover of the main electrical service is removed to check for proper wiring and the adequacy of service. Additionally, various outlets and switches are checked for proper operation.
Heating and Cooling Equipment: Where appropriate, each system is operated using normal operating controls and checked for proper operation.
Plumbing: The water supply and drainage is checked by operating all plumbing fixtures.
Foundation: The foundation where visible, is checked for evidence of major cracking or settling and for excessive water leakage.
Interior: Interior walls, ceilings, floors are checked for overall general condition. A representative number of windows and doors are checked for proper operation.
Kitchen/Laundry: All built-in appliances are tested for proper operation using normal operating controls. The laundry service is inspected for adequate hookups.
Garage: The garage interior and exterior is inspected for general condition. The interior and exterior doors are checked for proper operation.
Attic: The attic space and its structure is inspected for condition, leakage, adequate insulation and proper ventilation.
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