🔎 What’s Included in a General Home Inspection

A General Home Inspection from Home Inspection Authority LLC is a thorough, top-to-bottom evaluation of the property’s major systems and components. Below is a categorized overview of what we inspect:

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🏠 Exterior

• Roof covering, flashing, gutters, skylights and downspouts

• Siding, trim, and exterior cladding

• Windows and exterior doors (representative sample tested for operation and condition)

• Decks, balconies, patios, porches, and railings

• Driveways, walkways, grading and drainage adjacent to the building

• Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers

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🏡 Interior

• Walls, ceilings, and floors for visible defects

• Interior doors and windows (representative sample tested)

• Stairs, handrails, and guardrails

• Attic access, insulation, and ventilation

• Crawlspace or basement (where accessible)

• Washer/dryer Hookups present (washer/dryer Not Tested)

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🚿 Bathrooms

• Toilets (flushed for proper function and stability)

• Sinks, faucets, and fixtures (checked for leaks and condition)

• Bathtubs and showers (tested for operation and drainage)

• Bathroom exhaust fans (tested for functionality and venting)

• Functional water flow and drainage at each fixture

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🍳 Kitchen

• Built-in appliances:

  • Range / Cooktop & Oven (tested for basic operation)

  • Exhaust Fan / Vent Hood

  • Waste Disposal (Garbage Disposal) (tested for basic operation)

  • Dishwasher (run through a basic cycle)

  • Microwave (built-in units only) (tested for basic operation)

• Sink, faucet, and plumbing connections

• Cabinets and countertops (evaluated for condition and functionality)

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🔧 Plumbing

• Main water supply shut-off location

• Visible water supply lines and drain pipes

• Functional flow and drainage at all tested fixtures

• Water heater (type, age, and visible condition)

• Visible gas fuel supply Lines and Main gas shut-off location

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⚡ Electrical

• Main service panel and main shut-off location

• Visible wiring, Circuit breakers and fuses

• GFCI and AFCI outlets where required

• A representative number of outlets, switches, light fixtures and ceiling fans

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❄️ Heating & Cooling

• HVAC system operation (heating and cooling modes when possible)

• Thermostats

• Visible ductwork and filters

• Vents and registers

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🛠 Structural & Safety

• Foundation (where accessible), foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing

• Framing (visible portions in basement/attic/crawlspace)

• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

• Safety railings, guards, and egress windows (where applicable)

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✅ Note: Home inspections are a non-invasive, visual examination of accessible systems and components. We test a representative sample of windows, doors, outlets, and fixtures for functionality.