Home Inspection Checklist: What is Inspected?
Roof
Exterior
Roof
The roof is one of the most expensive and essential parts of the home. During our top to bottom home inspections, we carefully examine the roof, including its design, shingles or metal materials, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and more. At Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC, our comprehensive top to bottom inspection ensures that every aspect of your roof is thoroughly assessed.
HVAC
Exterior
Roof
As part of our top to bottom home inspections, we will thoroughly inspect the HVAC systems, including ducts, filters, furnaces, and air conditioning units to ensure everything is functioning properly.
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other exterior building components are essential elements that our top to bottom home inspections cover. At Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC, we ensure a thorough top to bottom inspection of your property, including all critical exterior features.
Plumbing
Exterior
Exterior
At Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC, we visually examine plumbing components for correct function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves as part of our top to bottom inspections.
Electrical Systems
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
Electrical Systems
At Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC, we examine both interior and exterior electrical systems. Our thorough top to bottom inspections cover essential components such as service drops, service masts, grounds, outlets, meters, and circuit breakers to ensure a comprehensive top to bottom inspection.
Appliances
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
Electrical Systems
At Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC, we conduct thorough evaluations of all major appliances, including hot water heaters, dishwashers, refrigerators, garbage disposals, ovens, and stove tops, ensuring a comprehensive top to bottom inspection.
Doors, Windows & Interior
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
During our top to bottom home inspections, we will check all doors and windows for proper sealing, leaks, water damage, and other issues. Our team at Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC also inspects all interior rooms to ensure everything is in order.
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
At Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC, we thoroughly examine your property for signs of water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other potentially costly issues that may be hidden beneath your home. Our top to bottom inspections ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of your property's condition.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
During our top to bottom home inspections, we’ll check the attic for adequate ventilation, water entry, insulation levels, and more, ensuring a thorough top to bottom inspection.
Garage Doors
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
As part of our top to bottom home inspections, we’ll check the garage door for safety and proper operation. Our team at Top to Bottom Home Inspections LLC ensures that every detail is covered in our top to bottom inspections.
What Is NOT Inspected
What Is NOT Inspected
Before hiring a home inspector, consumers should learn what a home inspector actually does during an inspection. During an inspection, a home inspector visually inspects a home’s structural components (foundation, floors, roof and walls), windows, heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical systems. When the inspector has complet
Before hiring a home inspector, consumers should learn what a home inspector actually does during an inspection. During an inspection, a home inspector visually inspects a home’s structural components (foundation, floors, roof and walls), windows, heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical systems. When the inspector has completed his or her inspection, the inspector then creates a detailed report explaining the areas of the house that require repair or could potentially become problematic in the future.
Learning what a home inspection does not entail is equally important as many consumers mistakenly think home inspectors have more duties than they are actually required by law to include. Home inspectors are not required to:
- Walk a home’s roof.
- Enter a home's crawlspace if obstructed, impassable, causes damage to the structure, or deemed to be dangerous.
- Look for mold or microorganisms though the report might note their presence, but probably need follow-up by a specialist.
- Offer or perform any act or service contrary to law.
- Offer or perform any other job function requiring a license such as engineering, architectural, plumbing or electrical work.