A TYPICAL Home Inspection
NYS. License Home Inspector
John
Graham NYS. Lic. #16000005054
ASHI. Certified #206772
NAHI. Certified #10-9079
NYS. Termite #C1810801
(631)243-6642
(516)942-0009
We answer are own phones! 8am-9pm
7days-a-week
HOMESPEC HOME
INSPECTIONS
A
TYPICAL Home Inspection
Outline of a
Typical Home Inspection:
A typical home inspection consist of an educational tour of the property. You
are most welcome and indeed encouraged to accompany the inspector to gain
valuable "show & tell" information, to ask questions and to gain
knowledge regarding the true condition of the property.
A Homespec inspector will follow a practiced, efficient and
comprehensive methodology to examine the entire home. The inspector will use an
earnest effort to disclose the visual problems of importance and to document
those observations in a final narrative report that you can read and understand
in order to make intelligent decisions.
The inspection process begins with a tour of the exterior of the home including
the roof, and then progresses into the basement and then upwards finishing in
the attic. During the inspection, the inspector will disclose the condition of
each component, educate you regarding the operation & maintenance of the
home and offer free advice for improving it. Most inspectors quickly gain the
friendship and respect of their clients by impressing them with their wisdom and
efforts as their representative during the purchase process.
Outside, the inspector will observe such things as the drainage grade on the
property, vegetation, driveways & walks, entrances, porches, decks,
foundation above grade, siding, doors & windows, soffit, garage, roof,
gutters and chimneys. While not required, an effort is made to climb on the roof
to inspect it from above unless the height, pitch and weather conditions put the
inspector's safety at risk. When climbing on the roof is not possible, the roof
is examined by binoculars, or from a sub-roof or by a ladder at the eaves.
While in the basement, the inspector will observe the condition and function of
each of the mechanical systems including: heating system, electrical system,
plumbing system, hot water heater and central air conditioning system. Also
while in the basement, the inspector will observe the condition of the structure
including: foundation, columns and floor frame. Special efforts are made to
disclose any evidence of decay or water infiltration.
Progressing upwards, the inspector next examines the kitchen. He checks the
function of the sink and all plumbing connections and briefly operates the
appliances. Each bathroom fixture is examined and the functional condition is
evaluated. Within the living spaces, walls, floors, ceilings and staircases are
all examined along with a representative sample of windows, outlets, switches
& lights. The inspector will even stick his head inside the fireplace.
While in the attic, the inspector will examine the accessible parts of the roof
structure. He will also alert you regarding signs of previous roof or flashing
leaks and potential leakage points. The attic insulation, vapor barrier and
means of ventilation are also inspected.
At the conclusion of the actual inspection of the property a full verbal report
will be given to you. The inspector will then return to the homespec offices
where a full reference library is available to the inspector so any additional
facts can be copied and made available to you, something a on the spot report cannot
do. We spend on average 1-1/2 hours after the inspection prepare a
very comprehensive narrative final report. The report will document all of the
observations made at the time of inspection and will advise you to contact other
qualified experts when major repairs are anticipated. The report is then
delivered to you in a form that can be easily read and understood. After the
inspection process has been completed we will always provide as much free Phone
consultation as needed.
Please enter here to observe some
narrative style reporting
If you would like to arrange for any of our services
please call us at:
(631)-243-6642 or (516) 942-0009
(call 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm)
or
E-mail
us at Homespecny@aol.com 
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