How to Properly Prepare for Your Home Inspection

Jan 20, 2021 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home

TEN TIPS ON HOW TO PROPERLY PREPARE FOR YOUR HOME INSPECTION

 

Consider a few steps you can take on your way to ensure a smooth inspection.

If there’s anything on the list that’s above your DIY comfort level, consider calling in an expert.

 

  1. Confirm that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights).
  2. Make sure your pets won’t hinder your home inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside or in a crate. Notify your agent of any pets in the home.
  3. Replace any burned-out light bulbs to avoid a “light is inoperable” report that may suggest an electrical problem.
  4. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.
  5. Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.
  6. Remove stored items, debris, and wood from the foundation. These may be cited as “conducive conditions” for termites.
  1. Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, the water heater, attic and crawlspace. This may include any vehicles in garage blocking attic access.
  2. Unlock any locked areas that your home inspector must access, such as the attic door or hatch, the electrical service panel, and any exterior gates.
  3. Trim tree limbs so that they are at least 3 feet away from the roof. Trim any shrubs that are too close to the house and can hide pests or hold moisture against the exterior.
  4. Repair or replace any broken or missing items, such as doorknobs, locks or latches, windowpanes or screens, gutters or downspouts, or chimney caps.

***Courtesy of InterNACHI (International Assoc. of Home Inspectors)

 

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