About Home Inspections

A Home Inspection is a inspection of all visible components and operation of normal operating controls such as switches, thermostats, and faucets. The home inspection is designed to give the home buyer a better understanding of the condition of the property, to try and expose costly repair items and/or safety hazards. It is in no way considered a technically exhaustive inspection although any problems or issues discovered during the inspection will give the home buyer the opportunity to bring in a specialist in the area of concern to investigate further.

So if it is a just visual inspection why should I have one?  Some problems may be easily identified during a home inspection, but home inspectors are trained to look for symptoms of concealed problems such as water damage and cracks that could lead to problems with structure or foundations. A home inspection will better your odds of avoiding a costly repair down the road.

What we Inspect

  • Structural

    Condition of foundation, attics, crawl space/ basement, evidence of moisture penetration 

  • Exterior

    Condition of wall cladding, flashing, doors, decks, driveways 

  • Roofing

    Condition of, roof coverings, roof drainage, roof penetrations.

  • Plumbing

    Condition of, supply, waste and vent pipes where visible, water heaters, faucets, functional flow.

  • Appliances

    Condition of built-in microwaves, dishwashers, range, garbage disposal. Does not include refrigerators or clocks and timers on appliances

  • Electrical

    Condition of, Main service panel, GFCI outlets, visible wiring, grounding/ bonding.

  • Heating and Air Conditioning

    Condition of, equipment, normal operating controls, distributions systems

  • Interiors

    Condition of, walls, ceilings floors, stairways, and doors and windows.

  • Insulation and Ventilation

    Condition of visible insulation and vapor retarders, bathroom and laundry venting.

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Novy Home Inspections, LLC, Home Inspection Service, Franklinton, NC
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