Individual Component Inspection

Are you experiencing difficulties with one part of your home and would like to have it examined, then having a component inspection is ideal. If you are sure that the rest of the house is in good repair but just would like a second opinion about a component, this would be the inspection for you.

Whether it be just the roof, the attic, the electrical, basement, crawlspace, HVAC, or more, we can help and you will receive a written report of the findings. Isolating the cause of the problem will help you select the proper contractor for the job and save you money. These inspections take approximately one hour and are more focused since it’s only one component being inspected.

We offer the following Individual Component Inspections…

Roof Covering
Roof Drainage Systems
Flashings
Skylights, Chimneys and Roof Penetrations
Roof Structure, and Attic

Exterior foundation
- Grading
- Rising Damp
- Structural Damage (Cracks, Spalling or Deterioration)
Interior foundation
- Efflorescence
- Drywall Cracks
- Out-of-Square Door frame(s)
- Unlevel Floor
- Structural Damage (Cracks, Spalling or Deterioration)
- Leaning/Bowing Walls
- Heaving and Settling of Concrete Floor
- Active Moisture Intrusion

Eaves, Soffits and Fascia
Wall Coverings, Flashing and Trim
Vegetation, Surface Drainage, Retaining Walls and Grading
GFCIs and Electrical
Walkways and Driveways
Stairs, Steps, Stoops, Stairways and Ramps
Porches, Patios, Decks, Balconies and Carports
Railings, Guards and Handrails
Windows
Exterior Doors
Exhaust Hood
Discharge Pipes
Hose Bibs

Exterior Unit (Condenser)
Service Disconnect
Thermostat and Normal Operating Controls
Condensate Lines
Ductwork
Furnace
Gas Meter
Filter
Venting
Heat Source in Each Room
Proper Heating or Cooling

Bathrooms (Toilets, Sinks, Tubs, Showers)
Main Water Shut-Off Valve
Hot Water Source
Drain, Waste and Vent Systems
Water Supply and Distribution Systems
Sump Pump(s)

Service Drop
Overhead Service Conductors and Attachment Point
Service Head, Gooseneck and Drip Loops
Service Mast, Service Conduit and Raceway
Electric Meter and Base
Service Entrance Conductors
Main Service Disconnect
Electrical Wiring
Panelboards and Breakers
Service Grounding and Bonding
AFCIs o GFCIs

Structural Components (Columns, Girders, Posts, Beams, Footers)
Adequate Insulation
Moisture Intrusion
Ventilation

Deteriorated Conditions at Deck
Ledger Board
Loose Boards
Flashing
Fasteners
Inadequate Structural Components
Cracked Boards
Joist Hangers
Guardrails
Handrails
Post in Contact with Soil

Visual Inspection of the Chimney’s Exterior
Visual Inspection of the Chimney’s Interior
Visual Inspection of the Accessible Portions of the Appliance and Chimney Connection

Visual Inspection of the Chimney’s Exterior
Visual Inspection of the Chimney’s Interior
Visual Inspection of the Accessible Portions of the Appliance and Chimney Connection
Visual examination of the attic, crawlspace and other accessible areas.
A video camera will be used to conduct a chimney scan to examine the flue and check for cracks or damage to the joints in the chimney’s structure to ensure a chimney repair is not needed.

YOU‘RE NOT JUST BUYING AN INSPECTION.

You're buying peace of mind.

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Individual Component Inspection

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YOU‘RE NOT JUST BUYING AN INSPECTION.

You're buying peace of mind.