847.926.HOME (4663) | Fax: 847.926.4463 | PO Box 812 - Highland Park, IL 60035
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about home inspections and what you should expect when you get a home inspection. Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.WHAT ALL IS INSPECTED?
There are generally over 200 items observed throughout an inspection, it is too hard to try to mention them all. Below is a summary version of what is inspected.Exterior:
Siding and trim, roof, where accessible or other conditions warrant not walking on IT, gutters and downspouts, windows/skylights/doors, chimneys/flashing, steps and walks, decks, patios, and porches, retaining walls, driveways/garages, grading and landscaping as they affect the house.
Interior:
Foundations, water seepage into basements and/or crawl spaces (when safely accessible), framing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing (water, waste and water heating), visible well equipment, laundry, kitchens/baths, interior surfaces (doors, walls, ceilings, etc.), fireplaces, attic framing including ventilation and insulation.
