Home Buyers Guide from Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co. Workbook for Home Buyers | Page 26

After Finding Your Home: The Home Inspection I Items on your inspection report will include: t’s easy to make sure the home you’ve chosen is a smart buy. By having a home inspection, the home’s vital systems are checked. A home inspection allows you to purchase your home with confidence. Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co Team will help you set one up after you have chosen the home you like. Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co Team recommends the following minimum standards when choosing an inspector: 1. Membership in ASHI             (American Society of Home Inspectors) and Foundations, Basements, and Structures Basement floor and walls, proper drainage and ventilation, evidence of water seepage Exterior Siding, Windows, and Doors, Exterior walls, porches, decks, balconies, and garage Roof, Roof type and material, condition of gutters and downspouts Interior Plumbing System, Hot and cold water system, the waste system and sewage disposal, water pressure and flow, and hot water equipment Electrical System, Type of service, number of circuits, type of protection, outlet grounding, and load balance Central Heating System, Energy source, type of cooling equipment, capacity, and distribution Interior Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Windows, and Doors, Walls, floors, ceilings, stairways, cabinets, and countertops Attic, Structural, insulation, and ventilation information Fireplace, Chimney, damper, and masonry *Note – We recommend you have a chimney company inspect the inside of the flue Garage Doors, walls, floor, and opener Appliances, Built-in and other home appliances, smoke detectors, and television/cable hookups Lot and Landscaping, Ground slopes away from foundation, condition of walks, steps, and driveways. Adherence to its Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. 2. A written report at the time of inspection. www.CallTammy.com * 618-281-3959 * [email protected]