What to Expect From Your Inspection

Here is what YOU can expect from a Power House home Inspection!

Top-to-Bottom Evaluation

The home inspection provides a general “top-to-bottom” evaluation of the property, including inspection of the house structure and the major systems and components, such as the roof, electrical system, plumbing system, and heating & air conditioning system.

On the surface, a home may appear to be in good shape, but our experience from inspecting both new and older homes throughout The Greater Kansas City Area and The Greater Atlanta Area tells us that structural issues, roofing problems, electrical defects, plumbing issues, and many other significant problems are more prevalent than should be expected, and that minor deficiencies generally affect all properties. Also, major maintenance and repair costs, such as the need for complete replacement of the roof or HVAC system, may be a near term or immediate concern.

Our expectation is to provide you with the facts concerning the real condition of the home so that you may proceed with knowledge and confidence. With this information you can go about getting any deficiencies taken care of on your own, determine whether proceeding with the purchase of the home is prudent, or perhaps use this knowledge to negotiate the terms of your home purchase.

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The following is a partial listing of the systems and components observed during the home inspection (pre-purchase inspection):

Roof
Most standard home inspections do not include this service, but at Power House Inspections, it does.
Structural
Roof, wall, and floor structures and foundations of the house, and attached structures (porches, decks, etc.).
Exterior and grounds
Siding and trim, soffit and fascia, flashing, windows & doors, driveways and entrance walkways, grading of the ground around the house.
Electrical
Service equipment, general circuit wiring, distribution panels, disconnect panels, light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches & receptacle outlets, GFCI and AFCI breakers.
Heat & A/C
Air conditioning and heat pump equipment, electrical supply, air handler and furnace equipment, condenser and evaporator coils, condensate drain, supply and return ducting.
Plumbing
Water heater, water supply piping, hose bibs, waste and vent piping, fixtures, toilets, sinks, showers and tubs.
Appliances
Oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, vent hood, microwave Interior: walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors, fireplaces, stairways.
Garage
Floor, walls, ceilings, overhead doors and automatic door openers.
(WDO) Wood Destroying Organisms
Most standard home inspections do not include this service, but at Power House Inspections it does.

Thorough inspection for all wood-destroying organisms (WDO’s) such as termites, powder post beetles, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees.

BOTTOM LINE: We get on top of every roof, we climb through every attic, and we crawl through every crawl space. That is the Power House Inspections GUARANTEE!!!

The following list of services are available at an additional cost. These services are not included in our standard home inspection.

Radon Gas Testing
48 hour test to measure levels of radon, if any
Termite/WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) Inspection
Thorough inspection for all wood-destroying insects (WDI’s) such as termites, powder post beetles, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees.
Mold Inspection
Through visual inspection of any exposed mold growth will be mentioned. Additional lab testing can be performed to determine type of mold (this service is over & above the mold inspection).
Pool & Spa Inspection
Visual inspection of the exterior of the pool, the visible areas of the pool shell/coping, pool equipment including the heater, pump, filter, and electrical components.
Septic Inspection
Check initial water level of the tank and check water flow and then recheck water level of tank.

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