List of Common Inspections

1. Pest Inspection – The pest inspection - or “termite inspection” as it is
    sometimes called – is one of the most common inspections seen when
    purchasing a home.  In a pest inspection a professional inspector checks
    over the entire home for termites, wood-boring beetles and dry rot.  The
    areas of the house that currently have damage are referred to as a
    “section 1” item.   An example of this would be dry rot – wood that
    seems damp and soft to the touch.  Areas of the home which currently do
    not have damage but are susceptible to it are referred to as a “section
    2” item, for instance a bathtub which is not caulked on the floor
    properly. 

2. Home Inspection – The home inspection covers many aspects of the home
    which should be brought to a buyer’s or seller’s attention.  Common
    areas checked would be the roof (if accessible), foundation, overall
    exterior, water heater, electric, accessible plumbing, chimneys,
    appliances, etc.  A good home inspector will usually give you a
    breakdown of issues found with detailed pictures in his/her report, but
    should always recommend speaking with a professional.  For instance,
    the home inspector would be wise to note that there are wiring problems
    with your fuse panel, but should recommend you contacting a licensed
    professional regarding correcting the problem.

3. Roof Inspection – Very simply, a roof inspector gives you an estimated
    time of current roof installation, if and how it is damaged, how to repair
    the damage and price quotes to repair if needed. 

4. Environmental Report – A common inspection on commercial properties,
    an environmental report will detail multiple information such as; if there
    are or have been any hazardous materiel on or near the property, a soils
    report and a list of all possible exposure sites - such as an underground
    storage tank from a gas station. 

5. Other Reports – The following reports are self explanatory and apply to
    those properties with such characteristics; pool inspection, chimney
    inspection and a septic tank inspection.