What our Home Inspectors, Inspect.
Home inspectors requirements vary greatly from state to state, but InterNACHI has a Standards of Practice page that outlines minimum and uniform standards that you should expect from a home inspector.
What American Certified Home Inspectors of Jacksonville are looking for:
- Visible Foundation Inspection:
- Damage to the viable foundation,
- evidence of sagging or bowing of the structure
- window alignment.
- Safety First Inspection:
- Condition of stairs
- hand and guardrails
- fire alarms
- carbon monoxide alarms
- fire sprinklers system
- garage door openers
- Yard Safety Inspection:
- Leaks from septic tank
- proper drainage
- Condition of the house's
- driveways
- fences
- sidewalks.
- Roofing Inspection:
- Condition of shingles
- any repairs/patches to flat roofs
- clear vents
- damage to chimneys
- properly working gutters
- Exterior Materials Inspection:
- Correct clearance between ground and siding material
- exterior paint or siding,
- the condition of working lights
- outdoor electrical outlets
- Attic Inspection:
- Sufficient insulation
- proper ventilation
- any sign of leaking or water damage.
- Interior plumbing:
- No damaged or leaking pipes
- proper hot water temperature
- functioning:
- toilets
- sinks
- bathtubs
- showers
- Electrical Inspection:
- Up to code and proper function of"
- circuit breakers
- outlets
- light fixtures
- fans
- Up to code and proper function of"
- Appliance Inspection:
- Stove
- dishwasher
- refrigerator
- microwave
- washer and dryer
- all other appliances.
- HVAC - Air Condition Inspection:
- Condition of furnace,
- air conditioning (temperature permitting),
- water heater,
- chimney,
- fireplace
- Basement Insection:
- Though these don't happen often in Florida, we would look for:
- solid foundation
- solid walls
- solid floors
- No signs of water damage or intrusion.
- Though these don't happen often in Florida, we would look for:
- Garage:
- Solid foundation
- windows
- ceiling
- framing
- roof
- working garage door opener
- up-to-code electrical system
- the proper function of outlets
What American Certified Home Inspectors of Jacksonville ARE NOT looking for
Again, while there is a variation of what home inspectors look for, there are areas that are generally not covered by a home inspection. If you suspect any problems or concerns in the following areas, you may want to schedule an evaluation by a certified specialist:
- Pest control
- Swimming pools
- Asbestos
- Radon gas
- Lead paint
- Toxic mold