Residential Home Inspection
Our Residential Home Inspection includes a thorough and comprehensive, non-invasive inspection of the visible and accessible components of the property, in compliance with the InterNACHI Standards Of Practice. A general outline of the items, systems and components that we inspect is as follows:
Exterior & Terrain
· Roof covering, chimney, and penetrations; gutter system, flashing, soffits and fascia
· Siding and trim; windows and doors; exterior penetrations
· Decks, porches and fences; walkways, patios and driveways; vegetation, drainage and grading
Interior, Attic & Garage
· Doors and windows; ceilings, walls and floors; stairways and railings; cabinets and counters
· Kitchen appliances, garage door opener hardware, garage attics
· Attic insulation and ventilation; framing and sheathing; exhaust fans and ducts
HVAC System
· Operation and condition; vents and flues; combustion air and supply air; filters and ducts
Plumbing & Water Heater
· Supply and distribution piping; water heater and flue; toilets, sinks, tubs and drains
(Water well and septic systems are excluded as part of a home inspection. At your request, a third party inspection may be arranged for well and septic systems.)
Electrical
· Main panel; interior electrical, exterior electrical and garage electrical
· Safety devices; GFCI and AFCI devices; grounding and bonding
Foundation & Structure
· Foundation; floor structure, wall structure, roof and ceiling structure; basement and crawlspace
All inspections include thermal imaging. Professional drone technology is utilized for any roofs deemed inaccessible due to height or weather conditions. A limited appliance test is conducted using primary operating controls to test the primary function. Attics, if safe to do so, are entered and traveled end to end, or wherever accessible. Our inspections are thorough and careful. Our reports are detailed, including realistic and practical solutions to many of the common problems found during a home inspection.
To book a Residential Home Inspection contact us by phone or email. Call Ryan at 1-403-550-3658.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging is included as part of all commercial and residential property inspections.
A thermal imaging camera is a device that detects infrared radiation (heat) and converts it into a thermal image and performs temperature calculations. Similar to a common camera that forms an image using visible light. Thermal imaging can be used to identify problems that wouldn’t normally be detected by the naked eye.
A thermal imaging inspection can identify problems such as moisture intrusion, energy loss, and even unseen hot spots. Conditions that could lead to serious structural damage, development of mold, or even fires:
Energy Loss:
- heat loss and air infiltration through walls, ceilings, floors windows and doors
- missing insulation in walls, ceilings and floors
- damaged or malfunctioning radiant heating systems
- broken seals in double-paned windows
Moisture Intrusion:
- plumbing leaks
- heated flooring leaks
- hidden roof leaks
- water and moisture intrusion around penetrations, through the foundation, behind shower and floor tiles
Hot Spots:
- malfunctioning circuit breakers
- overloaded or undersized circuits
- overheating electrical equipment and components
- electrical circuit faults
Other Temperature Discrepancies:
- pest infestations such as wood boring insects
- rats, mice and other large pests with a detectable heat signature
- dangerous flue leaks allowing combustion gases into the residence
