Maintenance Home Inspections

Who needs a maintenance inspection? If you own a home, the answer is you. Time, deferred maintenance, and the elements can take their toll on your home over the years. A maintenance inspection will give you a good idea of the overall condition of your home. This is a great starting point for those planning repairs and/or renovations, those with limited home maintenance and repair knowledge, and those concerned about the condition of the home of a loved one with special needs. If you own a property that you are currently renting, regular inspections are a must.

Even if you had an inspection before your bought the home, it’s always beneficial to have regular inspections as concerns may develop over the years.

Sure Sight Home Inspection, Inc. is proud to offer home owners the most thorough inspection and the most detailed report (click to see sample) in the industry. All of our maintenance home inspections meet or exceed the Standards of Practice set forth by the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board ( www.nchilb.com). All inspections are performed by Matthew Bartels, License No. 2490, an independent inspector who has no ties or affiliations with any real estate sales agents or brokers, and is not a contractor trying to sell you a service or repair you may not need.

During the maintenance home inspection, Sure Sight Home Inspection will inspect:

Structure

Foundations
Floors
Wall
Columns or piers
Ceilings
Roofs

Exterior

Wall claddings
Flashings and trim
Exterior doors and windows
Garage doors and openers
Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches and associated railings
Eaves, soffits, and fascia
Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls

Roofing

Roof coverings
Roof drainage systems
Flashings
Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations

Plumbing

Interior water supply and distribution system
Interior drain, waste, and vent system
Water heaters
Fuel storage and distribution systems
Sump pumps

Electrical

Service entrance conductors
Service equipment
Branch circuit conductors and over current devices
Ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and exterior walls

Heating and Air Conditioning

Heating and cooling equipment
Normal operating controls
Readily visible chimneys, flues, and vents
Solid fuel heating devices
Distribution systems, including fans, pumps, ducts, and piping

Interiors

Walls ceilings and floors
Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings
Counters and built-in cabinets
Interior doors and windows

Insulation and Ventilation

Insulation and vapor barriers
Ventilation of attics and foundation areas
Kitchen, bath, and laundry venting systems

Built-In Kitchen Appliances

Permanently-installed dishwashers
Range, cook top, and/or ovens
Trash compactors
Garbage disposals
Venting appliances such as range hoods
Permanently-installed microwave ovens

This is a partial list of what is included in a typical maintenance home inspection. For a complete list of inspected items, including inspection exclusions and limitations, please read the North Carolina Home Inspectors Licensure Board Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics (www.nchilb.com).