Buyers Inspections

We encourage our clients to attend the entire home inspection, from beginning to end. A typical home inspection will take 2-4 hours to conduct, depending on the size and condition of the home, and how many questions our clients have (we love questions!). For first time home buyers, our home inspections provide an excellent education on home ownership. For the more experienced buyer, we'll focus more on major issues and general building science. We take digital photos throughout the inspection and include them in our inspection report, along with several helpful diagrams and illustrations. Following the inspection, our reports are posted online and available for download in Adobe Acrobat format.

Below is a sample report - this is not a 'doctored' report, this is an actual report with the address and client information removed. If you don't like looking at the report in this format, click here for a .pdf version of our Sample Report.

Your Structure Tech Buyers' Inspection Includes:

	Structure Crawl spaces — Foundations, floor structure, wall structure Attics — Ceiling Structure, roof structure Basements Foundation
	Exterior Siding, flashings, trim Decks, balconies, stairway, porches Drainings and grading, driveways, walkways Eaves, soffits, fascia Windows and doors
	Roof Roofing materials — we walk on the roof if safe Gutters, downspouts, valleys Flashing Skylights, chimneys, vents, other penetrations
	Plumbing Water pipes, all fixtures and faucets Drain, waste, and vent system Water heaters Vent systems, flues, chimneys Gas pipe — includes the use of electronic gas leak detectors Sump pumps, sump pits, related piping
	Electrical Service drop (overhead wires), conductors, cables, raceways Service equipment — we always open panels Conductors, grounding, circuit breakers or fuses Outlets, switches, lights, GFCI & AFCI devices
	Heating Systems Furnaces, boilers, any other permanently installed heat source Vent system, flues, chimneys Heating equipment, controls, fans, ducts, pumps, filters Carbon monoxide tests performed
	Air Conditioning Systems Air handling equipment, fans, ducts, registers Service disconnects Condensate drain lines Air Filters
	Interior Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors Stairways, handrails, guardrails Countertops, cabinets Garage doors, garage door openers
	Insulation and Ventilation Attic, basement, and crawl space insulation Vapor barriers Attic ventilation Mechanical ventilation systems
	Fireplaces Vent systems, flues, chimneys Hearths and hearth extensions Dampers, fire boxes Doors and screens