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