Checklist to Ready Home Inspection
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USEFUL TIPS TO PREPARE FOR HOME INSPECTION
Budget your time
A typical home inspection will take between 2 to 3 hours
Radon test
If a short term radon test is requested, the house must be closed up 12 hours prior to the start of inspection for valid testing—normal entering and exiting of house is permitted
Turn on all utilities
To properly inspect the functionality of the electric, plumbing, heating/cooling if the house is vacant, be sure to make prior arrangements to have utililties on
Electrical Panel must be readily accessible
Move any/all items, furniture in front of the panel and especially if located in garage remove all stored item around panel, inspector needs to remove panel cover to evaluate interior of panel
Basement walls and crawl space access
To properly inspect walls and related areas the home inspector and termite inspector will need to all areas, have any stored items moved away from walls and be sure the crawl space access is not blocked
Attic access and Attic space
Be sure the attic access space is clear for home inspector, clean out closet or area where panel access is located, and move or remove stored items within attic space to allow home inspector ability to fully inspect space
Windows
Provide easy access for inspector to reach windows, have keys if windows have security locks
Shut down or broken items
If there are any components or systems which are shut down please provide notification to the home inspector, the item(s) cannot be tested for functionality, or if an component or system is broken and/or under repair, please advise the home inspector with details
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