| Inspection Elements |
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| GRAVEL
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the gravel and the
condition of the following components:
- Base for driveway not visible for inspection.
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| SOIL
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the soil and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper slope
- Depressions
- Wood to earth contact etc.
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| ASPHALT
DRIVEWAY
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the asphalt driveway
and the condition of the following components:
- Proper slope
- Damage
- Settlement
- Trip hazards etc.
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| SIDEWALK
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the sidewalk and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper slope
- Damage
- Trip hazards
- Settlement, etc.
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| GARAGE
DOOR
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the garage door and the
condition of the following components:
- Loose/damaged
hardware
- Operation
- Safety reverse if present
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| GUTTER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the gutter and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper slope
- Damage
- Rust
- Down spout extensions
- Deferred maintenance etc.
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| ROOF/WALL
FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the roof/wall flashing and
the condition of the following components:
- Rust
- Proper installation
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| WINDOW
SILL
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the window sill and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper slope
- Deterioration
- Caulking etc.
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| WINDOW
MUNTIN
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the window muntin and
the condition of the following components:
- Deterioration
- Damage
- Glazing
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| WINDOW
FRAME
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the window frame and
the condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Deterioration
- Caulking
- Operation
- Deferred maintenance
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| WINDOW
PANE
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the window pane and the
condition of the following components:
- Cracked or
damaged windowpanes
- Breached seals
- Safety glass where required
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| SHUTTER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the shutter and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper operation
- Deterioration
- Installation
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| DORMER
FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the dormer flashing and
the condition of the following components:
- Rust
- Leaking
- Proper installation
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| WOOD
SIDING (horizontal)
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the horizontal wood
siding and the condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Wood deterioration
- Deferred maintenance, etc
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| APRON
FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the apron flashing and
the condition of the following components:
- Rust
- Proper installation
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| COUNTER
FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the counter flashing
and the condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Rusting and other signs of leaking
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| GABLE
DORMER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the gable dormer and
the condition of the following components:
- Proper flashings
- Correct installation of siding
- Signs of water penetration
- Proper construction
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| CHIMNEY
CAP
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the chimney cap and the
condition of the following components:
- Missing parts
- Damaged parts
- Improper installation
- Deterioration
- Spalling
- Sealing
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| CLAY
FLUE LINER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the clay flue liner and
the condition of the following components:
- Limited review.
- Cracked flue liners
- Creosote buildup
- Blockage
- Spalling
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| SPARK
ARRESTER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the spark arrester and
the condition of the following components:
- a. Proper installation
- Rusting
- Damage
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| DOWNSPOUT
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the downspout and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper connection
- Damage
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| VALLEY
FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the valley flashing and
the condition of the following components:
- Wear
- Deterioration
- Proper installation
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| PLUMBING
STACK FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the plumbing stack
flashing and the condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Leakage
- Deterioration
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| PLUMBING
STACK
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the plumbing stack and
the condition of the following components:
- Proper height
- Damage
- Flashing condition
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| POWER
ROOF VENT
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the power roof vent and
the condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Function
- Leaks, etc.
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| SLYLIGHT
FLASHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the skylight flashing and
the condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Visible leaks
- Damage
- Rust
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| SKYLIGHT
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the skylight and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage/cracks or
leaks at flashings
- Condition of glass
- Signs of leakage
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| ROOF
VENT
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the roof vent and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Flashing
- Damage
- Restricted airflow
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| UNDERLAYMENT
(felt paper)
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the underlayment (felt
paper) and the condition of the following components:
- Located below roof covering
- Unable to view during inspection.
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| ROOF
SHEATHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the roof sheathing and
the condition of the following components:
Inspected from attic for
- Moisture
- Stains
- Damage
- Proper spacing
- Delamination, etc.
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| CEILING
JOIST (where visible)
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the ceiling joist
(where visible) and the condition of the following components:
- Proper
connections
- Damage
- Cracking
- Splitting etc.
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| INSULATION
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the insulation and the
condition of the following components:
- Insulation in recommended locations.
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| ROOF
RAFTER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the roof rafter and the
condition of the following components:
- Splitting
- Sagging
- Improper notching etc.
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| COLLAR
TIE
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the collar tie and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper
connections
- Damage
- Cracking
- Splitting etc.
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| LOOKOUT
RAFTER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the lookout rafter and
the condition of the following components:
- Not visible to inspector during a general home
inspection
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| CHIMNEY
LINER (metal)
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the chimney liner
(metal) and the condition of the following components:
- Usually a limited
visual review.
- Inspected exterior for signs of damage/disconnections
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| STUD
(Gable wall)
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the stud (gable wall) and
the condition of the following components:
- Limited
inspection
- Only visible in unfinished areas
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| RIDGE
BOARD
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the ridge board and the
condition of the following components:
Inspected from
the attic for:
- Cracking
- Splitting
- Insect damage
- Wood deterioration
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| WALL
SHEATHING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the wall sheathing and
the condition of the following components:
- Limited review.
- Normally not visible to inspector due to exterior covering.
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| METAL
SIDING
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the metal siding and
the condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Proper installation
- Loose pieces, etc.
- Inspect and describe the exterior wall covering.
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| FASCIA
BOARD
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the fascia board and
the condition of the following components:
- Moisture damage
and deterioration
- Proper connections
- Inspect the exterior wall coving, flashings and trim
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| TOP
PLATE
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the top plate and the
condition of the following components:
- Moisture
damage/deterioration
- Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing
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| WOOD
LINTEL
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the wood lintel and the
condition of the following components:
- Moisture
damage/deterioration
- Inspect the exterior wall coving, flashings and trim
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| FELT
PAPER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the felt paper and the
condition of the following components:
- Usually not
visible
- Inspection of the underside of the roof deck for signs of moisture or
damage
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| INSULATION
(where visible)
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the insulation (where
visible) and the condition of the following components:
- Coverage at
occupied areas
- Inspect and describe the insulation in unfinished spaces
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| JACK
STUD
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the jack stud and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Deterioration
- Movement, etc.
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| FIREBOX
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the firebox and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Damper operation
- Creosote buildup
- Inspect and describe the fireplace system and components
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| MANTEL
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the mantel and the
condition of the following components:
- Signs of
pyrolysis
- Firebox back drafting
- Inspect and describe the fireplace system and components
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| HEARTH
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the hearth and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper
construction
- Signs of back drafting
- Inspect and describe the fireplace system and components
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| EXTERIOR
LIGHT FIXTURE
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the exterior light
fixture and the condition of the following components:
- Proper and safe
operation and installation.
- Inspect a representative number of installed lighting fixtures,
switches, and receptacles
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| FLOOR
FINISH
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the floor finish and
the condition of the following components:
- Signs of damage
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| SUBFLOOR
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the subfloor and the
condition of the following components:
- Moisture
damage/deterioration
- Sagging
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| AIR
CONDITIONER CONDENSER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the air conditioner
condenser and the condition of the following components:
- Safe and proper
operation
- Using normal operating controls
- Inspect and describe the central and through-wall cooling equipment
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| ELECTRICAL
OUTLETS
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the electrical outlets and
the condition of the following components:
- Tested for proper
wire connections and operation
- Inspect a representative number of installed lighting fixtures,
switches, and receptacles
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| DECK
BOARDS
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the deck boards and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage and
deterioration
- Trip or safety issues
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| DECK
BEAM
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the deck beam and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Sagging
- Improper notching etc.
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| DECK PIER
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the deck pier and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Deterioration
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| HOSE
BIB
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the hose bib and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper operation and flow
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| LEDGERBOARD
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the ledgerboard and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper
installation
- Damage
- Deterioration
- Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing
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| DUCTWORK
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the ductwork and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper
connections/insulation
- Airflow
- Inspect and describe the central, through-wall cooling equipment and
heating equipment
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| FURNACE
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the furnace and the
condition of the following components:
- Proper and safe
operation
- Excessive rust
- Scale
- Condition of filter etc.
- Inspect and describe the installed heating equipment, vent systems,
flues, and chimneys
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| GRAVEL
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the gravel and the
condition of the following components:
- Base for slab not
visible for inspection
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| FOUNDATION
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the foundation and the
condition of the following components:
- Damage movement
etc.
- Inspect and describe the foundation and framing
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| FOOTING
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the footing and the condition of the following components:
- Unable to view
- Property components (exterior walls, doors, windows) for signs of
movement, etc
- Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing
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| GRAVEL
LAYER
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the gravel layer and the condition of the following components:
- Base for slab/footings not visible for inspection
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| BASEMENT
FLOOR SLAB
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the basement floor slab and the condition of the following
components:
- Cracking
- Evidence of leaking
- Settlement
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| SUMP
PIT
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the sump pit and the condition of the following components:
- Proper cover
- Debris
- Condition
- Inspect the drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping
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| SUMP
PUMP
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the sump pump and the condition of the following components:
- Proper
operation/installation/drainage
- Inspect the drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping
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| BRIDGING
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the bridging and the condition of the following components:
- Verify bridging is provided and properly
installed
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| DRYWALL
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the drywall and the condition of the following components:
- Damage
- Signs of movement
- Moisture stains etc.
- Inspect the walls, ceilings, and floors
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| DOOR
(bi-fold)
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the door (bi-fold) and the condition of the following components:
- Proper operation
- Loose/missing hardware
- Inspect representative number of doors and windows
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| PERIMETER
DRAIN TILE
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the perimeter drain tile and the condition of the following
components:
- Normally
underground and not visible to inspect
- Inspect the vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls
on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building
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| FOUNDATION
WATER PROOFING
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the foundation water proofing and the condition of the following
components:
- Unable to view
(usually underground)
- Area around foundation for efflorescence or water entry
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| BOTTOM
PLATE
Your AmeriSpec inspector will review the
bottom plate and the condition of the following components:
- Moisture damage
and deterioration
- Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing
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| PORCH
FOOTING
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the porch footing and the condition of the following components:
- Unable to view
- Porch components for signs of movement etc.
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| STAIRS
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the stairs and the condition of the following components:
- Loose/damaged/deteriorated
components
- Safety issues
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| HANDRAILS
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the handrails and the condition of the following components:
- Proper connection
- Deterioration
- Safety issues
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| FLOOR
JOIST
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the floor joist and the condition of the following components:
- Sagging
- Splitting
- Improper notching
- Deterioration, etc.
- Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing
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| PORCH
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the porch and the condition of the following components:
- Ceiling
- Walls
- Electrical
- Doors
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| PORCH
RAILING
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the porch railing and the condition of the following components:
- Proper connection
- Deterioration
- Safety issues
- Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their
associated railings
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| STEEL
LINTEL
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the steel lintel and the condition of the following components:
- Rust
- Deterioration
- Sagging
- Damage
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| WEEPHOLE
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the weephole and the condition of the following components:
- Ensure weep holes
are provided
- Ensure opening is not restricted
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| DOWNSPOUT
STRAP
Your AmeriSpec inspector
will review the downspout strap and the condition of the following components:
- Proper connection
and support
- Inspect the roof drainage system
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