Our Services
Structural
Components: The structural components including foundation
and framing. The floor wall and ceiling structure, the under-floor
crawl space, the roof structure and the attic.
Exterior:
The exterior wall covering, flashing and trim. All exterior doors,
attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings. The eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible
from the ground level. The vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and
retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to
adversely affect the building. Walkways, patios, and driveways leading
to dwelling entrances.
Roof System:
The roof covering, the roof drainage systems, the flashing, the
skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.
Plumbing System: The
interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures
and faucets. The drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures.
The water heating equipment, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
The fuel storage and fuel distribution systems. The drainage sumps,
sump pumps, and related piping.
Electrical System:
The service drop. The service entrance conductors, cables, and
raceways. The service equipment and main disconnects. The service
grounding. The interior components of service panels and sub panels.
The conductors. The overcurrent protection devices. A representative
number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles. The
ground fault circuit interrupters.
Heating System:
The installed heating equipment. The vent systems, flues, and
chimneys.
Air Conditioning
Systems: The installed central and through-wall cooling
equipment.
Interior:
The walls, ceilings, and floors. The steps, stairways, and railings.
The countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets. A
representative number of doors and windows. Garage doors and garage
door operators.
Insulation and
ventilation: The insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished
spaces. The ventilation of attics and foundation areas. The mechanical
ventilation systems. Describe the insulation and vapor retarders in
unfinished spaces, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at
conditioned surfaces.
Fireplaces and Solid
Fuel Burning Appliances: The system components, the vent
systems, flues, and chimneys.
Tests Available:
- Wood Destroying Insect
Reporting
- Mold Investigations