Full Inspection Includes 

  • Roof, vents, flashing and trim;
  • Gutters and downspouts;
  • Skylight, chimney, and other roof penetrations;
  • Decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings;
  • Eaves, soffit and fascia;
  • Grading and drainage;
  • Basement, foundation and crawlspace;
  • Water penetration and foundation movement;
  • Heating system;
  • Cooling system;
  • Main water shut-off valves;
  • Water heating system;
  • Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets;
  • Drainage sump pump with accessible float;
  • Electrical service line and meter box;
  • Main disconnect and service amperage;
  • Electrical panels, breakers and fuses;
  • Grounding and bonding;
  • GFCIs and AFCIs;
  • Fireplace damper door and hearth;
  • Insulation and ventilation;
  • Garage doors, safety sensors and openers;
  • AND MUCH MORE!

Additional Services
  • Drone Aerial Footage
  • Repair Verification 
  • 11-Month Warranty
  • Pre-Listing Seller Inspections
  • Foreclosure inspections
  • New-construction phase inspections
  • Final walk-through inspections
  • Insurance Inspections

What are the four major components in your home?

​Foundation

Unaddressed failures can be the most costly unexpected repair expense. In addition, if there are failures in the foundation and it is not promptly addressed it could also result in severe walls cracking, window become hard to open/close, doors start sticking or become will not close, door frame damage and various other structural issues. 

​Roof

The average life expectancy of a roof varies depending on the application. Common residential asphalt shingles have an average life expectancy of 15-18yrs. Flat commercial TPO generally has a life expectancy of 15-20 years. Factors like severity of climate, quality of installation, number of roof penetrations, maintenance (specifically clearing of organic debris accumulation on the roof) Providing adequate roof slope to prevent ponding, and level of foot traffic on the roof.

Drainage

 Highly recommend including a sewer scope with your inspection. In the event that you buy a property without getting a sewer scope, you could be putting yourself into a situation where you will have to pay thousands and thousands of dollars to fix. It is recommended to ALWAYS get a sewer scope prior to buying an property. Don’t let yourself skip this step because it could cost you thousands of dollars in the future.

Electrical & Mechanical

Identifying obsolete electrical panels that could be a potential safety/fire hazard. Knowing the age of your mechanical equipment is very important as you plan for future replacement. It's best to identify these expenses in advance and have a plan in place. 

Auxiliary Services 

Radon 
Sewer Scope
Mold

Residential Standards of Practice

 All inspectors with Raven Inspection and Consulting follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. 
​For additional information on what is and is not included as a minimum standards of Practice please click HERE