THE TRIAD INSPECTION
Every inspection report follows the Wisconsin Standards of Practice and features detailed findings on each area of the house such as:
• Structural elements: Construction of visible foundation, evidence of sagging or bowing of the structure, and window alignment.
• Safety: Operating smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, condition of stairs, hand and guardrails, garage door openers, trip hazards, presence of GFCI outlets, and other safety considerations.
• Grounds: Landscaping that affects drainage and condition of the house's driveways, sidewalks, decks, and patios.
• Roof: Condition of a variety of roofing materials, any repairs/patches to flat roofs, and inspection of vents, chimneys, flashings, and gutters.
• Exterior: Clearance between ground and siding material, condition of exterior paint or siding, trim, windows, testing of lights and electrical outlets, electrical service entrance, A/C condenser unit.
• Attic: Sufficient insulation, proper ventilation, roof structure, and any sign of leaking or water damage.
• Interior plumbing: Drain and supply plumbing, as well as functioning toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and showers.
• Electrical system: Condition and type of visible wiring,service panel, outlets, light fixtures, and fans.
• Appliances: If appliances are included in sale - test function of stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer, and all other applicable appliances.
• Heating and cooling systems: Condition of furnace, air conditioning (temperature permitting), water heater, chimney, supplemental heating systems, fireplace and visible chimney components.
• Basement: Foundation(cracks,bowing etc.), walls, and floors,water seepage, drainage system.
• Garage: Floor, windows, structure, firewall and roof; garage door and opener; electrical system; and testing of outlets.
• Safety: Operating smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, condition of stairs, hand and guardrails, garage door openers, trip hazards, presence of GFCI outlets, and other safety considerations.
• Grounds: Landscaping that affects drainage and condition of the house's driveways, sidewalks, decks, and patios.
• Roof: Condition of a variety of roofing materials, any repairs/patches to flat roofs, and inspection of vents, chimneys, flashings, and gutters.
• Exterior: Clearance between ground and siding material, condition of exterior paint or siding, trim, windows, testing of lights and electrical outlets, electrical service entrance, A/C condenser unit.
• Attic: Sufficient insulation, proper ventilation, roof structure, and any sign of leaking or water damage.
• Interior plumbing: Drain and supply plumbing, as well as functioning toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and showers.
• Electrical system: Condition and type of visible wiring,service panel, outlets, light fixtures, and fans.
• Appliances: If appliances are included in sale - test function of stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer, and all other applicable appliances.
• Heating and cooling systems: Condition of furnace, air conditioning (temperature permitting), water heater, chimney, supplemental heating systems, fireplace and visible chimney components.
• Basement: Foundation(cracks,bowing etc.), walls, and floors,water seepage, drainage system.
• Garage: Floor, windows, structure, firewall and roof; garage door and opener; electrical system; and testing of outlets.
Additional Recommended Services:
Triad Home Inspection recommends an internal inspection of the sewer lateral by a qualified technician and an inspection of the chimney (A level II chimney inspection) by a certified chimney sweep prior to purchasing a property. Inspecting these systems may provide additional information about their condition that cannot be observed by a home inspector.
Triad Home Inspection recommends an internal inspection of the sewer lateral by a qualified technician and an inspection of the chimney (A level II chimney inspection) by a certified chimney sweep prior to purchasing a property. Inspecting these systems may provide additional information about their condition that cannot be observed by a home inspector.
