The Inspection Process –  Inspection Report Sample

When purchasing a home, one of your largest investments, you need to know the condition of the property.  Our inspections provide you with impartial information about the condition of all the major components and systems in the home.

You may be wondering, “What will happen at the inspection?”.  “Will the inspector check the roof?”, “ Will the inspector examine the furnace?” “How about testing the outlets and inspecting the electrical system?” These are all excellent questions and the answer to all of them is “ YES”. At Iron Gate Inspection Services, we are very detail orientated.  From roof to foundation, we will give your property the most thorough inspection.   Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions you may have.

The inspector will look for major defects and proper installation of the following:

Roof: Coverings, flashing details, chimney systems, venting, gutters

Exterior: Wall coverings, windows, electrical components, exhaust vents

Grounds: concrete flat work, patios, porches, decks, electrical components, grading , drainage, retaining walls

Garage: Overhead doors, door openers, electrical components, firewalls

Heating / Cooling: Furnace, A/C, venting, distribution, clearances

Plumbing: Supply pipes & drain pipes for: proper support, leaks, pressure, proper fall for drainage

Electrical: Main panel box, breakers, branch wiring, grounding, outlets, junction boxes

Kitchen: Dishwasher, electrical, venting, laundry dryer power source, venting

Baths: Tubs, toilet, sinks, drain pipes, tile surround, venting, electrical

Interior: Walls, ceilings, doors, windows, stairs, railings, lights, fixtures

Attic: Framing, decking, venting, insulation, wiring

Foundation: Bearing walls, supports, framing, sub floor, sill plates, dryness, sump pumps, lift stations, floor drains