Sellers Inspection
Our inspection and report is divided into three
major areas as follows:
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Issues
that need to be resolved prior to listing the
premises.
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Other
issues that could be attended to or negotiated.
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Maintenance issues that need attention now.
What do we examine? A standard evaluation includes:
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Interior and exterior structure
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Interior and exterior cracks
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Foundation walls
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Visible basement and crawl area wood framing
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Visible roof framing
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Settlement
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Rot
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Condensation
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Insect damage
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Overall structure
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Wood Destroying Insect Report (Termites, Wood
Borer, Carpenter Ants and Carpenter Bees).
Warranty available at additional cost.
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Basement water problems
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Heating unit and distribution system
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Air conditioning unit and distribution system
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Water heater
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Water pump
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Plumbing piping, distribution system and plumbing
fixtures
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Electrical capacity
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Electrical distribution system
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Interior finishes
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Windows
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Doors
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Insulation
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Ventilation
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General energy efficiency
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Exterior finishes/paint
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Chimneys and fireplaces
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Roof surfacing, from ground
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Gutters and downspouts
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Driveways/walkways
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Retaining walls
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Fire/safety hazards
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Septic system (visible components)
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Swimming pools/tennis courts
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Hazardous materials (visual scan)
The Report
After
the house inspection is completed, you will receive
a written report consisting of:
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Detail of systems and findings
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Summary of major systems
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Summary of deficiencies
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Summary of maintenance items
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General repair suggestions
Our
inspection is based on The Standards of Practice as
documented in the handbook, National Academy of
Building Inspection Engineers Standards of Practice
for Residential and Small Building Property
Condition Surveys as prepared by National Academy of
Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE). http://www.nabie.org/
. As stated in the standards our evaluations are
based on visual evidence reasonably available during
our inspection. Thus our observations and
conclusions may be limited since conditions could
exist that would not be known during our inspection.
We can
provide you with the information that you need to know
call us. 631.546.5407
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