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Higher Standard Home Inspections remove the uncertainty from your real estate transaction.
A Higher Standard Home Inspection is a limited non-invasive examination of the condition of a property, often requested by either a buyer who is under contract or a seller looking to prepare their house for sale. An inspection covers the following house systems and components; Structure, Electrical, Plumbing, Roof, Heating, Air Conditioning, Interior, Exterior, Insulation, Ventilation, Fireplaces, and Solid fuel burning appliances.
Our home inspections are performed in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Standards of Practice of N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.16, as well as the International Standards of Practice for Performing Home Inspections. This includes the inspection of the following list of systems and their visually accessible components.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
Foundation
Floor Structure
Wall Structure
Ceiling Structure
Roof Structure
ROOF SYSTEM
The Roof Covering
Drainage System
Flashing
Skylights
Chimneys
Roof Penetrations
ELECTRICAL
The service drop
Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceway
Service equipment and main disconnects service grounding
Interior components of service panel and sub panels the conductors
Describe:
Amperage and voltage rating of the service
Location of
Location of
Wiring methods
Report on:
The presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Water supply
Location of main water shut-off valve
Distribution systems
All fixtures and faucets
Drains, waste, and vent systems
Drainage sumps, sump
Water heating equipment and energy source
Location of main fuel shut-off valves
The vent systems, flues, and chimneys
Fuel storage and fuel distribution systems
HEATING SYSTEM
Installed heating equipment
The vent system, flues, and chimneys
Describe:
The energy source
The heating method by its distinguishing characteristics
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
The installed central and through-wall cooling equipment
Describe:
The energy source
The cooling method by its distinguishing characteristics
EXTERIOR
The exterior wall coverings, flashing, and trim
All exterior doors
Attached decks and balconies
Stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings
Eaves, soffits, and fascia’s where accessible
Vegetation
Grading and surface drainage
Retaining walls on the property (only if these are likely to adversely effect the building)
Walkways
Patios
Driveways leading to the dwelling entrance
INTERIOR
Walls, ceilings, and floors
Steps, stairways, and railings
Counter tops and the number of installed cabinets
A representative number of doors
A representative number of windows
Garage doors and garage door operators
INSULATION AND VENTILATION
Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces
The ventilation of attic and foundation areas
Mechanical ventilation systems
The absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces
FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES
The fireplace and solid fuel burning appliances
The vent systems, flues, and chimneys