This is a brief description of the items Shield Inspect will typically check during a home inspection. Every home is different, and we will tailor the inspection for the specific home; in most homes we will check and report on 800 – 1000 items.
- Exterior
Wall covering, flashing & trim, exterior doors, decks, stoops, steps, stairs, porches, railings, eaves, soffits, fascias, grading, walkways, vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls.
- Basement, Foundation & Crawlspace
Basement, foundations, crawlspace, visible structural components, visible plumbing & electrical signs of water penetration or deterioration.
- Roof, Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
Roof structure & surface covering, gutters, downspouts, Insulation in unfinished spaces, ventilation of attic spaces, mechanical ventilation systems.
- Furnace, Ducting & Fireplace
Heating system, energy source, heating method, supply vents, air conditioning equipment, the fireplace, damper, hearth extensions, lintel and material surrounding the fireplace.
- Plumbing Systems
Main water supply & shut off valve, water heating system, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, interior water supply, fixtures & faucets, drain, waste and vent systems, visible fuel storage systems, drainage sump pumps, drain, waste and main fuel shut-off valves, as well as the location of the water main and main fuel shut-off valves.
- Electrical
Main service supply line, meter box, main disconnect, service amperage, panels, breakers, fuses, grounding, bonding, a representative sample of switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), service entrance conductors, service entrance cables, drip loop, weather heads and presence of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors .
- Doors, Windows & Interior
A representative number of doors and windows, interior walls, ceilings, steps, stairways, door locks, floors.
- Kitchen
Cabinets, drawers, exhaust fans, operation of stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, trash compactor and other permanent appliances.
- Garage
Garage doors & garage door openers, door locks & safety features, integrity of firewall