What is covered in a standard home inspection
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Roof-covering materials;
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Gutters;
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Downspouts;
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Vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations;
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General structure of roof via accessible panels, doors or stairs;
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Exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim;
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Exterior doors;
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Adjacent walkways and driveways;
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Stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps;
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Porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports;
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Railings, guards and handrails;
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Eaves, soffits and fascia;
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A representative number of windows;
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Vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and property grading, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion.
2. BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE & STRUCTURE.
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Foundation;
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Basement;
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Crawlspace;
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Structural components.
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The heating system using normal operating controls.
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Cooling system using normal operating controls.
5. PLUMBING
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Main water supply shut-off valve;
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Main fuel supply shut-off valve;
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Water heating equipment, including energy source, venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves, Watts 210 valves, and bracing;
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Interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets, by running the water;
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Toilets for proper operation by flushing;
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Sinks, tubs, and showers for functional drainage;
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Drain, waste and vent system;
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Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
6. ELECTRICAL
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Service drop;
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Overhead service conductors and attachment point;
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Service head, gooseneck and drip loops;
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Service mast, service conduit, and raceway;
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Electric meter and base;
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Service-entrance conductors;
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Main service disconnect;
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Panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses);
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Service grounding and bonding;
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A representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles using circuit tester where possible;
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All ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester where possible;
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Smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
7. FIREPLACE
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Readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys;
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Lintels above the fireplace openings;
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Damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable;
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Cleanout doors and frames.
8. ATTIC, INSULATION & VENTILATION
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Insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, and foundation areas;
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Ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, and foundation areas;
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Mechanical exhaust systems in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area.
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A representative number of doors and windows by opening and closing them;
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Floors, walls, and ceilings;
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Stairs, steps, landings, stairways, and ramps;
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Railings, guards, and handrails;
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Garage vehicle doors and the operation of garage door openers, using normal operating controls.

