Inspection Focus
Target inspection items:
- roof, vents, flashings and trim;
- gutters and downspouts;
- skylight, chimney, and other roof penetrations;
- decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings;
- eaves, soffits and fascia;
- grading and drainage;
- basement, foundation and crawlspace;
- water penetration and foundation movement;
- heating system;
- cooling system;
- main water shut-off valve;
- water heating system;
- interior plumbing fixtures and faucets;
- drainage sump pumps with accessible floats;
- electrical service line and meter box;
- main disconnect and service amperage;
- electrical panel(s), breakers and fuses;
- grounding and bonding;
- GFCIs and AFCIs;
- fireplace damper door and hearth;
- insulation and ventilation; and
- garage doors, safety sensors and openers.
- Commercial property inspection focus includes additional areas such as automatic fire-extinguishing systems, automatic sprinkler systems, commercial cooking appliances, storefront, etc.
https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm for complete details (home), and
https://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm for complete details (commercial property).
Home Inspection Glossary
Kirschner Home Inspections, LLC
Call or text: 412-337-9539
Khomeinspections.com
KirschnerInspections@gmail.com
"Inspected once, inspected right!" ®
Primary Service area: Western Pennsylvania
Member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Call or text: 412-337-9539
Khomeinspections.com
KirschnerInspections@gmail.com
"Inspected once, inspected right!" ®
Primary Service area: Western Pennsylvania
Member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors