Your Inspection
Included in Your Inspection
Structural Systems
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
Roofing
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Plumbing
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
Heating, Vents, AC Systems
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
Appliances
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.
What to Expect During Your Home Inspection
We strive to make your home inspection experience smooth and transparent. Here’s how the process works:
Accepted Contingent Offer
Once your offer is accepted, it’s time to schedule your home inspection.
Schedule, Payment, and Agreement
Book your inspection at a time that works for you. During scheduling, you’ll complete payment and sign the pre-inspection agreement to confirm the details.
Inspection Day
Our certified inspector will conduct a thorough assessment of your property, examining everything from the foundation to the roof.
Post-Inspection Walkthrough
About two hours after the inspection begins, we’ll meet with you (if available) for a 20-minute walkthrough to review key findings and answer any immediate questions.
Detailed Report Delivery
Within 24 hours, you’ll receive a comprehensive Spectora report, complete with explanations and photos, for your review and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
Buying a home is typically the biggest investment a person will ever make. A qualified home inspector can discover and document defects and issues that may or may not be obvious to you as a prospective buyer. Such defects can range from simple replacements or repairs, to severe damage or safety and health concerns. Many of the typical issues found during a home inspection are inconsequential, but some findings may save you from spending loads of time and money down the road.
A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the readily accessible systems and components of a residential property that Is designed to identify defects outlined by a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. The standards of practice outline what should be covered during a general home inspection, as well as what is excluded. The inspector is expected to report on any material (major) defects observed at the time of inspection. The inspector will check out each system of the house in detail and inform you of any issues that are seen, along with their importance and my recommendations for the issue.
The inspection report typically covers the following systems and components of a home: heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical systems, structural components, foundation, roof, exterior, and interior.
I like to make the comparison of a home inspection as seeing your family doctor. We will do a general assessment of the home as a whole. When issues or potential issues are discovered in a particular system, we will recommend you to follow up with a specialist contractor in that system for further evaluation and treatment.
A home inspection is an essential part of the buying process, but it’s important to understand its limitations. Here’s what it does not cover:
- Not a Pass/Fail Assessment: A home inspection evaluates the condition of the property but does not assign a passing or failing grade.
- Not a Code Compliance Check: Inspections are not meant to verify adherence to building codes or local ordinances.
- Not Invasive: Inspectors do not remove wall coverings or inspect areas that are not readily accessible or visible.
- Not a Hazardous Material Assessment: The inspection does not address the presence of hazardous materials or items excluded by the standards of practice.
Understanding these boundaries helps set clear expectations and ensures you get the most out of your inspection experience.
Visual & Informative Reports
High-Quality Photos for Clear Communication
Red and orange annotations highlight key areas in your report's photos for effortless understanding.
Step-by-Step Breakdown of Your Home's Health
Reports are sectioned by area (Interior, Electrical, etc.) for a clear and easy-to-follow inspection review.
Get Your Inspection Report in 24 Hours
Make informed decisions quickly with our guaranteed 24-hour inspection report delivery.
Mobile-Friendly Reports for On-the-Go Convenience
Review your inspection findings anytime, anywhere with our mobile-friendly reports.
Get Answers with a Follow-Up Consultation
Get the most out of your inspection with a free consultation to discuss findings, recommendations, and next steps.
Generate Repair Requests with Ease
Agents can quickly copy and paste information from the report using the Repair Request Document Generator, in order to request concessions or repairs from sellers.