Roof & drainage
Roof coverings, flashings, gutters, downspouts, soffits and visible water-management conditions.
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Residential inspection scope
What does a home inspector check?
A residential home inspection reviews the accessible systems and components that affect the property’s condition, safety and maintenance needs. ASM organizes the visual inspection by system, documents limitations and delivers the observations in a same-day PDF report.
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System by system
A practical look at the whole accessible property.
Open each section for a concise summary. The exact inspection scope depends on property type, access, occupancy and the service confirmed before booking.
Structure & exterior
Foundation, visible structure, walls, cladding, grading, porches, decks, stairs, railings and garage.
Electrical
Service equipment, accessible panels, visible wiring, representative receptacles, lighting and installed fixtures.
Plumbing
Visible supply and drainage, fixtures, faucets, water heater and observable signs of leakage or moisture.
Heating & cooling
Accessible furnace, air-conditioning equipment, distribution components and visible installation conditions.
Attic & interior
Attic access, insulation, ventilation, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, cabinets and built-in components.
Roof, attic and drainage
Where safely accessible, ASM reviews roof coverings and visible flashing details, along with gutters, downspouts, soffits, attic conditions, insulation and ventilation. Roof access may be limited by height, weather, slope, material condition or other safety concerns.
Structure, foundation and exterior
The inspection looks for visible conditions involving the foundation, structural components, exterior walls, cladding, porches, decks, stairs, railings, garage and site drainage. Concealed framing and below-grade construction cannot be directly observed.
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
ASM reviews the accessible electrical service, panel, visible wiring, representative receptacles and lighting; visible plumbing supply and drainage; water heating; and accessible heating and cooling equipment. Specialized testing and dismantling are outside a standard visual inspection.
Interior rooms and installed components
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, cabinets, stairs, railings and installed fixtures are observed for visible conditions. Furniture, finishes and stored belongings may limit access to some areas.
Quick scope index
The main areas in a residential inspection.
Roof & drainage
Roof coverings, flashings, gutters, downspouts, soffits and visible water-management conditions.
Structure & exterior
Foundation, visible structure, walls, cladding, grading, porches, decks, stairs, railings and garage.
Electrical
Service equipment, accessible panels, visible wiring, representative receptacles, lighting and installed fixtures.
Plumbing
Visible supply and drainage, fixtures, faucets, water heater and observable signs of leakage or moisture.
Heating & cooling
Accessible furnace, air-conditioning equipment, distribution components and visible installation conditions.
Attic & interior
Attic access, insulation, ventilation, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, cabinets and built-in components.
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