Townhouse Inspection

Home Inspection Woodbury | Home Inspector 952 583 9690

A Townhouse inspection is a visual inspection of your home & major systems. It is meant to give you a comprehensive report at that moment in time of areas that require fixing or further evaluation by a specialist. It is also a helpful tool in negotiations with the seller on who pays for repairs.

What is inspected?

Attic, Insulation & Ventilation

This section will generally include:

  1. Presence of attic insulation and approximate depth (R-value)
  2. Any evidence of water intrusion
  3. Kitchen, bathroom, & laundry exhaust systems
  4. Ventilation of unfinished spaces

Electrical

This section will generally include:

  1. Location of main sub-panels, amperage rating, wiring method
  2. Presence or absence of smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors
  3. Inspection of technical aspects – service drop, entrance conductors, cables, disconnects, grounding, over-current protection devices, electric meter & base, etc.
  4. Verifying operation of a representative number of switches, fixtures & receptacles
  5. Inspection of GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) receptacles using a GFCI tester

Plumbing

This section will generally include:

  1. Description of the interior water supply, drain, waste & vent piping materials
  2. Water heater energy source, approximate age, condition, etc.
  3. Location of the main water & fuel supply shut-off valves
  4. Operation & functional flow of fixtures & faucets
  5. Testing of waste lines & drain pumps

Heating & Cooling (HVAC)

This section will generally include:

  1. Inspection of HVAC (condition, age) & distribution systems (ductwork, radiant, etc)
  2. Description of energy & fuel sources
  3. Location & operation of thermostat
  4. Inspection of vent systems, flues or chimneys
  5. Operation of systems using readily accessible controls

Fireplaces

This section will generally include:

  1. Inspection of fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves & inserts
  2. Operation of dampers, accessories & components
  3. Chimneys & vent systems
  4. Evidence of damage or deterioration of hearth or chambers

Interior (Doors, Windows, Appliances)

This section will generally include:

  1. Inspection of walls, ceilings, floors, steps, stairways & railings
  2. Inspection of countertops, cabinets, doors, & windows
  3. Operation of built-in appliances (oven, range, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal)

Our inspector will create a report with the details of their findings along with pictures and will be available to the customer in 24 hours after the inspection.

Home Inspection Woodbury | Home Inspector 952 583 9690