What Should I Expect from a Home Inspection?
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A home inspection by Pinnacle is an unbiased and professional review of the accessible and visual areas/components within and around the home. It is not a warranty or guaranty of any kind and the client needs to understand what is included by visiting the American Society of Home Inspector’s website to become familiar with the ASHI standards.
A typical home will usually require between 3-4 hours on site, and then we’ll assemble our findings into a computer generated report that will be presented to you. We encourage our clients to utilize the report as a journal for changes that they may perform to the home over the years.
Our inspection includes a review of accessible areas including:
Structural Components
Framing Members/Foundation/Joist Systems
Mechanical Components
Plumbing/Electrical/Heating and AC Components/Carbon Monoxide Testing
Insulation and Ventilation
Attic Areas/Basement and Crawl Space
Exterior Components
Landscape Drainage/Siding/Garage and Patio/Roofing/Porches and Decks/Chimney exteriors
Interior Components
Ceilings, Walls, and Floors/Doors and Windows
Appliances (built-in) will be tested if remaining in the house
Understand The Limitations!
Homes that have not been occupied for a period of time or are under foreclosure can have the some or all of the mechanicals OR utilities turned off. Since we don’t know this when you schedule your inspection, please be aware that we cannot hook up water meters, open gas valves, fill boilers, ignite pilot lights, etc… Unfortunately the responsibility to know if everything is operational OR arrange for the services/mechanicals to be reconnected before the inspection must be remain with the client and their realtor. We’ll try to assist you in every way possible but there have been too many times when items are shut off for a good reason— the item is defective or may pose a safety concern!
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