• An inspector, whether working for a buyer or a seller, must follow a Standards of Practice, which outlines the minimum requirements an inspector must meet when inspecting a property. Home inspection requirements differ significantly per state. Some of the elements inspected include:

 

• • Structural Systems

• • Foundation Opinion

• • Grading and Drainage

• • Roof covering

• • Roof Structure and Attic

• • Walls

• • Ceilings and Floors

• • Doors

• • Windows

• • Fireplace/Chimney

• • Porches/Decks/Carports

• • Electric

• • Service Entrance and Panels

• • Branch Circuits

• • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems

• • Heating Equipment

• • Cooling Equipment

• • Ducts and Vents

• • Plumbing System

• • Water Supply System and Fixtures

• • Drains, Wastes, Vents

• • Water Heating Equipment

• • Hydrotherapy Equipment

• • Appliances

• • Dishwasher

• • Food Waste Disposal

• • Range Hood

• • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops

• • Microwave Cooking Equipment

• • Trash Compactor

• • Bath Exhaust Fans and/or Heaters

• • Whole House Vacuum Systems

• • Garage Door Openers

• • Doorbells and Chimes

• • Dryer Vents

Optional inspections should also be consulted with the home inspector, such as lead paint inspection or asbestos inspection. Such inspections are only found in some homes; therefore, they are not typically accounted for in the initial inspection fees.