What's Inspected

What do we inspect?

Every house is different and we approach each inspection with this in mind. 
We spend the time necessary to evaluate all accessible areas of a house to provide as much information as possible for you to make an informed decision moving forward.

Take a look at all of the things we review during a typical home inspection!

  • Roofing
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    Covering, roof drainage system (gutters and downspouts), chimneys, flashed penetrations (vents, skylights, etc.)

  • Exterior & Grounds
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    Siding, trim, doors, windows, balconies, stoops, steps, decks, patios.


    Grade, drainage, impacting landscape features (large trees, plant foliage, etc.), retaining walls, stairs, driveways, and walkways.

  • Structure
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    Visible foundation and structural elements, roof framing & sheathing

  • Electrical
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    Service drop, service entrance conductors, cables, raceways, service equipment and main disconnects, sub panels, grounding, bonding, breakers (including arc fault circuit interrupters), switches, outlets (including ground fault circuit interrupters), smoke detectors.

  • Heating & Cooling (HVAC)
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    Controls and thermostats, heating/cooling components (furnaces, heat pumps, etc.), supply and discharge lines, venting, filters, ductwork, registers

  • Insulation & Ventilation
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    Attics, walls, floors, crawl spaces, ventilation fans (whole house, bath exhaust, etc.).

  • Plumbing
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    Water and gas (or oil) supply lines, water pressure, fixtures, traps, drains, functional flow, drainage, water heaters, safety valves.

  • Interior
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    Ceilings, walls, floors, doors, windows,  stairways and railings, counter tops and cabinetry.

  • Fireplaces & Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
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    System components, vent systems, visible flues and chimney.

  • Appliances
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    Dishwashers, ranges and ovens, refrigerator/freezers, food waste disposers, built-in microwaves, ceiling fans, clothes washers and dryers.

  • And More!
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    A Beltway Home Inspection covers all of that and more.