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Home Inspection Checklist

A home inspection checklist will give you knowledge concerning all the areas covered during a home inspection.

WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?

A home inspection is an objective visual analysis of a home's structure and systems. An inspection will determine the areas of a home that are not performing properly, as well as items that are beyond their useful life or are unsafe.

Inspections include areas of the home's interior and exterior, from the roof to the foundation and the exterior drainage and retaining walls. If problems or symptoms are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation.

A home inspection is a visual inspection to determine problems or conditions that exist at the time of the inspection. A home inspection is not a warranty. A warranty can be obtained separately.

CHECKLIST:

• Heating System

• Plumbing

• Electrical System

• Central Air Conditioning

• Roof

• Attic

• Visible Insulation

• Walls

• Ceilings

• Floors

• Windows

• Doors

• Foundation

• Basement

• Landscaping

• Visual Structure

• Bathrooms

• Interior Rooms

• Gutters, Siding and Trim

HomebuyerClassroom.com highly recommends home inspections. This checklist tells you the exact areas that home inspectors will cover during the inspection.

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