Home Inspection Checklist

When buying a home, most people hire a professional home inspector. However, in addition to using a Charlotte-area home inspector, you may want to examine the home yourself as a precautionary measure. Below is a checklist of many of the things to inspect when examining real estate:

Attic is sufficiently insulated and ventilated.
Doors and windows open and close easily.
Drainage appears normal, with land sloping away from the house. Crawl space is dry.
Fireplace damper and flues are in good working order.
Floor joists do not appear to be rotting or have termites.
Foundation, floors, walls and poured concrete appear structurally sound.
Garage door and opener are in good working condition.
Good water pressure throughout house. Bathroom and kitchen fixtures work well.
Hot water system appears to be in good working order. Gallon capacity is sufficient.
No evidence of water seepage or moisture problems. No water marks visible in walls or ceilings.
Patios and driveway are in sufficient condition.
Roof, gutters and downspouts are in good working condition.
Stove, microwave, dishwasher and disposal are all in working order.

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