What does a Home Inspection consist of?

A professional evaluation of over 400 items inside as well as outside the home is the heart of a RIT inspection.  I conduct a visual inspection of all accessible systems and components of the home including:

· roof, vents, flashings, and trim;

· gutters and downspouts;

· skylight, chimney and other roof  penetrations;

· decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings;

· eaves, soffit and fascia;

· grading and drainage;

· basement, foundation and crawlspace;

· water penetration and foundation movement;

· heating systems;

· cooling systems;

· main water shut-off valves;

· water heating system;

· interior plumbing fixtures and faucets;

· drainage sump pumps with accessible floats;

· electrical service line and meter box;

· main disconnect and service amperage;

· electrical panels, breakers and fuses;

· grounding and bonding;

· GFCIs and AFCIs;

· fireplace damper door and hearth;

· insulation and ventilation;

· garage doors, safety sensors, and openers;

· and much more.