Bob Northern & Company
12540 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23238
Tel: 804-708-9463 • Fax: 804-708-9467
 
Home Inspection Information
 
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Things to look for during home inspection.

Inside and Outside things to check during your inspection.

 
Things to Look for During Your Home Inspection

General Concerns That Can Be Expensive To Correct:
 
 
101.
Taste and smell your water!
102.
What is the color of the water?
103.
Check the water pressure with the sink flowing and flushing the commode at the same time.
104.
Do all waste lines work quickly?
105.
Check the shower diverter and pressure.
106.
Does the shower/tub indicate mold and mildew?
107.
Is the floor beside the tub/shower soft?
108.
Is the area between the tub/shower and floor properly caulked to prevent water penetration?
109.
Do your bathroom and laundry rooms vents function properly?
110.
Do your hosebibs have back flow diverters?
111.
Do you know where your irrigation system zones are and how the system functions?
112.
Is your hot water heater functioning properly?
113.
What type of plumbing pipes do you have? Copper, galvanized, plastic, polybutylene (There have been class action suits about this product)?
114.
Do the pipes knock, rattle or hum?
115.
Where is the main water cut off to the house?
116.
Where is the gas line cut off to the house?
117.
Do the waste lines indicate there may be roots in the main sewer line?
118.
Does the home have fuses or breakers?
119.
What amperage does the home have?
120.
Most modern homes require a minimum of 100 amps.
121.
Are the circuits double tapped?
122.
Where is the fuse box/breaker panel
123.
How far is it from the electric meter?
124.
Do all wall receptacles and switches function properly?
125.
Does the house contain aluminum wiring?