Home Inspection Elements

What is inspected?

Carroll Inspections, Inc., inspects readily accessible, visually observable, installed systems and components listed below as defined by the Illinois Standards of Practice.

1.   STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

• structural components including the foundation and framing

2.  ROOFING

• roof covering
• roof drainage systems
• flashing
• skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations

3.  EXTERIOR

• siding, flashing and trim
• all exterior doors
• attached or adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches and their associated railings
• eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible from the ground level
• vegetation, grading, surface drainage and retaining walls
• adjacent or entryway walkways, patios and driveways

4.  PLUMBING

• interior water supply and distribution systems including fixtures and faucets
• drain, waste and vent systems
• water heating equipment and vent systems
• flues and chimneys
• fuel storage and fuel distribution systems
• drainage sumps, sump pumps and related piping
• location of main water and main fuel shut-off valves

5.   ELECTRICAL

• service drop
• service entrance conductors, cables and raceways
• service equipment and main disconnects
• service grounding
• interior components of service panels and sub panels
• conductors
• over current protection devices
• a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles
• ground fault circuit interrupters

6.   HEATING

• permanently installed heating equipment
• fans, pumps, ducts and piping; their supports, registers, radiators and convectors
• visible vent systems, flues and chimneys

7.   COOLING SYSTEM

• permanently installed central and through-wall cooling equipment

8.   INTERIORS

• walls, ceiling and floors
• steps, stairways, balconies and their railings
• countertops and installed cabinets
• doors and windows
• garage doors and garage door operators

9.   INSULATION & VENTILATION

• insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces
• ventilation of attics and foundation areas
• mechanical ventilation systems in attics, kitchens, bathrooms and laundry

10. FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES

• system components
• vent systems, flues and chimneys

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