WHAT WILL BE INSPECTED?

---

Griffin Home Inspection Services Inc. offers a systematic inspection of visible components and systems will include the following: 

STRUCTURE

 Foundation 
 Framing 

EXTERIOR

Exterior wall covering, flashing and trim.
All exterior doors
Attached decks, balconies and steps.
Porches and railings
Eaves, soffits and fascias
Grading, surface drainage and vegetation.
Retaining walls that could adversely affect the building.
Driveways, walkways and patios

ROOFING

Roof covering
Roof drainage system.
Flashings
Skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations.

PLUMBING

Interior water supply and distribution system
Faucets and fixtures
Drain, waste and vent systems
Water heaters
Vent systems, flues and chimneys
Fuel supply distribution and storage systems.
Drainage sumps, sump pumps and related piping

ELECTRICAL

Service drop
Service entrance conductors, cables and raceways
Service equipment and main disconnects
Service grounding
Interior components of service and sub panels
Conductors
Over current protection devices
Lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles
Ground fault circuit interrupters

HEATING

Installed heating equipment
Vent systems, flues and chimneys

AIR CONDITIONING

Central air conditioning
Through the wall air conditioning

INTERIOR

Walls, ceilings and floors
Steps, stairways, balconies and railings.
Countertops and cabinets
Interior doors and windows
Garage passage doors and vehicle doors and safety mechanisms

INSULATION AND VENTILATION

Visible insulation and vapour barriers
Ventilation of attics and foundation areas
Mechanical ventilation systems

FIREPLACES AND SOLID BURNING APPLIANCES

System components
Vent systems, flues and chimneys