Home Inspection
Maybe you’re not new to real estate transactions. You’ve bought and sold before and you have an idea of how the home inspection process feels. You understand it’s a critical step that will cost you some time and money. This time you want your time and money to go a little farther. You want to know your inspector is passionate about your home and singly focused on advocating for your interests above any other agenda. Your attorney wants a clean, intelligible summary, your realtor wants professionalism. You want to know exactly what you’re buying, including information that may help you live there comfortably. To be clear, I’m only concerned with the needs of my client, but by providing industry-leading service, communication and technical knowledge, everyone benefits.
David Caton Inspector/Proprietor
Points of Inspection
Grounds/Building Perimeter: Grading and water drainage directly adjacent to the foundation. Trees and vegetation that adversely affect the structure. Walks, grade steps, driveways, patios, and retaining walls contiguous with the structure.
Foundation: Foundation walls, first-floor systems, other support and sub-structure components, stairs. Ventilation
(when applicable). Grade slab and/or floor slab.
Exterior: Visible structural components. Wall covering, trim, and protective coating. Windows and doors. Attached porches, decks, steps, balconies, handrails, guardrails, and carports. Visible exterior portions of chimneys.
Roof: Roof covering material. Rain gutter and downspout system. Visible portions of roof flashings. Roof ventilation. Roof soffits and fascias. Roof skylights and other roof accessories.
Attic and Insulation: Roof framing, sheathing and decking. Attic insulation.
Garages: Exterior and interior walls and ceilings, floors, windows, doors, roof, and foundation. Electrical system and components. Plumbing system and components. Heating systems or units.
Electrical: The primary service from masthead to main panel. Main, sub-panels including feeders. Branch circuits, connected devices, and lighting fixtures..
Plumbing: Visible water supply lines. Visible waste/soil and vent lines. Fixtures and faucets. Domestic hot water system and fuel source.
Central Heating/Air Conditioning: Fuel source. Heating equipment. Heating distribution. Operating controls. Flue pipes, chimneys and venting. Auxiliary heating units. Cooling equipment. Cooling distribution. Operating controls.
Interior: Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors. Steps, stairways, balconies, railings. Fireplaces. Electrical outlets and fixtures. Plumbing fixtures and components. Heating and cooling distribution.
