A properly conducted Whole House Inspection starts with a look at the GROUNDS, inspecting for proper drainage, grading and the condition of the vegetation. EXTERIOR, inspecting the foundation and exterior walls, windows and doors. ROOFING, structure type and condition of the roof covering, gutters & downspouts. BASEMENT, inspect the walls, floor, floor joist system if visible, and look for water infiltrtation.  ELECTRICAL, Amp rating, wire sizing and overall condition of the main service and branch wiring. PLUMBING, material type, size and condition of all plumbing fixtures. HEATING & COOLING, type of systems and general condition. INTERIOR, walls, ceilings and fixtures. A random inspection of windows and interior doors. APPLIANCES, operation and condition of all built-in appliances. Digital Photos on Summary items included in the repoirt 

A Whole House Inspection that is complete and thorough, usually takes between 2 and 3 hours depending on size and age of the structure(s) to be inspected. We recommend the buyers be present at the inspection if possible. We encourage client partisapation. We can discuss what was discovered during the inspection wile our inspector makes up and prints out the computerized report with digital photos. Routine maintenance that the property will need during ownership will be explained also.  However, inspections can be performed without the buyers being present. Inspection results can be discussed over the phone to our clients who can not be present, after they receive the report.

Note - Do the Home Inspectors that you are considering meet the Pennsylvania Home Inspector law requirements? OUR INSPECTORS DO. The Pennsylvania Home Inspection law (act 114 of 2000) took effect on December 20th, 2001. The law requires membership in a non profit, professional home inspection organization that has membership in ten or more states, requires the membership to pass a nationally reconized exam, and maintain continuing education credits. The inspector must participate in 100 supervised, fee paid inspections to acheive full membership (250 to obtain ASHI Certification). There are many organizations that claim to meet the requirements of this law. The Pennsylvania Home Inspector Coalition (PHIC) was formed by pennsylvania home inspectors to contact orginazations that claim to meet the requirements of the law, and offer membership to PHIC. (ASHI & NAHI are the only organizations excepted by PHIC so far) The law also requires errors & omissions insurance. We recommend contracting home inspectors who are members of ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors. Make sure your inspector, and your inspection, meet ASHI standards and code of ethics. For more information, click on the ASHI link.   

To view other inspections associated with a property purchase, or to place an order, please visit our other pages, or call  800-624-0555 - wayne@tri-m.net