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What is inspected during a home inspection

List of items that may be inspected during a home inspection.

General information on the residence, roof type, roofing condition, flashing, guttering and other roof components, skylights, fireplace chimneys, structural components, sheathing condition, readily accessible attic areas, foundations, walks and driveways, fences, retaining walls, landscaping, exterior, windows, doors, door frames, hardware, storm windows and doors, trim, paint, caulking, screens, porches, decks, railings, patios, balconies, stoops, columns, wall coverings, grade, drainage, garage and door equipment, carport, electrical panels, incoming service, branch circuits, wire sizes and types, ground fault circuit interrupter devices, over current protection, fixtures, smoke detector presence, grounding, basement, foundation walls,  accessible crawl space areas, slab, floors, water seepage, sump and pump presence, plumbing piping, identify water supply type and main shut off location and pressure adequacy, water heater, type, capacity and temperature-pressure relief valve presence, operate all fixtures, faucet functional flow, functional drainage, washer and dryer connections, waste ejection systems, laundry tubs, wet bars, visible framing, heating system, location, condition, operation, report type of fuel,  supply and return ducts, vents, fixed supplementary heat units, filter presence, central air cooling system, energy source, brand, Btu rating, location, condition and operation, attic access, gables, visible leaks, insulation type and depth, soffit and ridge vents, ventilator fan, whole house fan, framing, general interior, trim, lighting, walls, ceilings, floors and coverings, stairs, doors, windows, fireplaces, kitchen cabinets, stove or range, oven, trash disposal, trash compactor, fan / vent hood, dishwasher, built in appliances, safety concerns with rails, spindles and balusters, describe visible fuel storage systems, general condition of the residence and maintenance recommendations.

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