Alban Home Inspection Service

 The Preparation Check List
Conditions can exist which make it impossible for the inspector to check certain areas or systems in the house. If this happens, a client should schedule a follow-up inspection of the property, which will incur an additional fee. Since it’s to the homeowner’s advantage financially to have all aspects of the house inspected in one visit, listing agents should suggest that clients use the following checklist to assure accessibility:

-Is the home’s gas service turned on?

-Is the home’s electric service turned on?

-Is the home’s water service turned on?

-Is the electrical panel box unlocked? 

-Is the electrical panel box blocked by items such as shelves or storage?

-Is the attic easily accessible?

-Is the irrigation system control box unlocked?

-If the home has a pier and beam foundation, is access blocked by items such as shelves or storage?

-Is the heating system blocked by items such as shelves or storage?

-Is the pilot to the heating system turned on?

-Is the cooling system blocked by items such as shelves or storage?

-Is the water heater/system blocked by items such as shelves or storage?

-Is the water heating system pilot on?

-Are dogs or other family pets secured?

-Is the security system off? If not, does the inspector have the access code?

If the homeowner makes the systems in the home easily accessible, he can facilitate the home inspection process – and save himself some money in the bargain!

 


 

continued from front page...

7. Air seal all gaps around windows and 
doors 

8. Waterproof the basement

9. Disconnect downspouts from weeping tile

10. Avoid flannel pajamas and blankets

11. Avoid detergent and anti-static residues

12. Wash all new clothing in Borax

13. Avoid using pesticides and synthetic fertilizers

14. Remove paints, solvents, pesticides, and fertilizers from inside the house; store outdoors or in a shed

15. Replace porous surfaces with smooth surface materials

16. Use front door mats

17. Use products that are solvent free, low toxic, or hypoallergenic

18. Use carbon filters on showers to reduce chlorine exposure

19. Avoid using unvented appliances, germicidal products, air fresheners, and perfumes

 

 

 

 


 

Note: This newsletter is for informational purposes only. When getting involved with a project, please work within your ability. If you need help with a contractor or with any other home-related issue, please contact Alban Home Inspection Service with any questions. Thank You.

AlbanLogoLg.gif (7353 bytes)

Full Fee Refund Offer if sale doesn't close!


|| First Page || Back to Index Page || Alban Home ||