Multi-unit building inspections
Your multi-unit building inspection will include, but is not limited to, the following items, systems and components [assuming they are present and accessible];
The lot, landscape and hardscape;
• Fences, Garden walls
• Paved walks, Drives and Patios
• Retaining walls
• Decks, Terraces
• Trees, Scrubs
• Surface drainage
The building exterior;
• Exterior wall surfaces [brick, siding, stucco, trim, etc.]
• Windows, Vents
• Entries, Porches, Balconies
• Roof surfaces, Roof penetrations
• Chimneys, Dormers • Flashings
• Soffits, Fascia, Gutters
• Garages
Structure, Insulation, Venting, Moisture;
• Foundation, Beams, Columns, Footings
• Floor, wall, ceiling and roof framing
• Basement and crawl space environments
• Attic, wall and crawl space insulation and ventilation
• Chimneys, Vents
Mechanical systems and Utilities;
• Electrical service entry, service panels, wiring, outlets, lighting and controls
• Drinking water entry, piping, fixtures, water pressure and volume
• Waste water piping, flow, venting, pumps
• Ground water management and pumps
• Natural gas distribution and integrity
• Heating system, distribution and controls, Humidification
• Cooling system, distribution and controls
• Water heating and distribution
• Laundry connections and equipment
Living space;
• Wall, floor and ceiling surfaces
• The operation of doors, windows and hardware
• Kitchen surfaces and appliances
• Bathroom surfaces, fixtures and ventilation
• Fireplaces
• Staircases
• Access to attics and crawl spaces
Garages;
• Siding, Trim and Roofing surfaces
• Garage structure
• Overhead door and Operator
• Passage door
• Garage electrical