STRUCTURAL

  • Foundation and support systems
  • Floor and wall systems
  • Roof and chimney structures
  • Water inflitration, deterioration
  • Garages, sheds, additions

ROOF

  • Coverings, flashings, vents, drainage
  • Skylights, solariums
  • Eavestroughs, soffits, downspouts

EXTERIOR

  • Cladding, windows, doors, trim
  • Walkways, driveways, patios, decks
  • Stairs, railings, entrances
  • Lot grading, drainage

ELECTRICAL

  • Service panel, sub-panel, circuit wiring
  • Receptacles, switches, lighting
  • Properly sized fuses or breakers


HEATING & COOLING

  • Energy type, source, age
  • Pilots, burners, blower fan
  • Humidifier, thermostat, air cleaner
  • Vents, gas lines, air supply

INSULATION AND VENTILATION

  • Attics, basements, crawlspaces
  • Insulation and vapour barrier

PLUMBING

  • Water, gas, vent, drain piping
  • Fixtures and faucets, functional flow
  • Municipal or private

INTERIOR

  • Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows
  • Stairs, railings, cabinets, counter tops
  • Condensation, leakage, cracks

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