Home Inspection (Buyer's)
The complete general home inspection performed during a real estate transaction.
At a glance
- Base price
- $495 per property
- Typical time on site
- 2.5 – 4 hours
- Governing standard
- InterNACHI / ASHI Standards of Practice
- Inspection scopes
- 9 scopes · 61 checkpoints
- Category
- Residential Inspections
What this inspection covers
A non-invasive, visual examination of the readily accessible systems and components of a residential dwelling. Our inspector evaluates the roof, exterior, structure, foundation, attic and insulation, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, interiors, fireplaces and built-in appliances, and reports material defects that adversely affect the value or habitability of the property.
Key inspection points
- Roof covering, flashing, gutters and drainage
- Foundation, framing, grading and site drainage
- Electrical service, panel, wiring and GFCI/AFCI protection
- Plumbing supply, drain, waste, vent and water heater
- HVAC equipment, distribution and combustion safety
- Attic ventilation, insulation depth and moisture staining
- Interior doors, windows, stairs, railings and life safety
How the scope is structured
When you accept the proposal, these scopes flow into your project automatically. Each engineer works and signs off one scope at a time, and every checkpoint below becomes a recorded finding with a condition, a severity and photographic evidence.
01
Home Inspection (Buyer's) — Standard Scope
7 checkpoints
Home Inspection (Buyer's) — Standard Scope
7 checkpoints
- Roof covering, flashing, gutters and drainage
- Foundation, framing, grading and site drainage
- Electrical service, panel, wiring and GFCI/AFCI protection
- Plumbing supply, drain, waste, vent and water heater
- HVAC equipment, distribution and combustion safety
- Attic ventilation, insulation depth and moisture staining
- Interior doors, windows, stairs, railings and life safety
02
Roof & Roof Structure
6 checkpoints
Roof & Roof Structure
6 checkpoints
- Roof covering material, age and condition
- Flashing at walls, chimneys and penetrations
- Gutters, downspouts and discharge points
- Skylights, vents and roof penetrations
- Roof drainage and ponding
- Visible roof structure and sheathing from attic
03
Exterior & Site
7 checkpoints
Exterior & Site
7 checkpoints
- Wall cladding, trim and sealants
- Windows, doors and weatherstripping
- Grading and site drainage away from foundation
- Walkways, driveway and hardscape
- Decks, porches, steps and railings
- Retaining walls and fencing
- Vegetation clearance from structure
04
Structure & Foundation
6 checkpoints
Structure & Foundation
6 checkpoints
- Foundation walls, slab and visible footings
- Crawlspace access, moisture and ventilation
- Floor framing, joists and subfloor
- Wall framing and load path continuity
- Roof framing, rafters and trusses
- Evidence of settlement, movement or deflection
05
Electrical System
8 checkpoints
Electrical System
8 checkpoints
- Service entrance, meter and grounding electrode
- Main panel: rating, condition and labelling
- Overcurrent protection and breaker sizing
- Branch circuit wiring type and condition
- GFCI protection at required locations
- AFCI protection at required locations
- Switches, receptacles and fixtures sampling
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
06
Plumbing System
7 checkpoints
Plumbing System
7 checkpoints
- Water supply piping material and condition
- Static water pressure and functional flow
- Drain, waste and vent system operation
- Water heater: age, capacity, TPR valve and venting
- Fixtures, faucets and visible leaks
- Main water shutoff and fuel shutoff location
- Sump pump and drainage equipment
07
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
7 checkpoints
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
7 checkpoints
- Heating equipment type, age and operation
- Cooling equipment type, age and operation
- Temperature differential across the coil
- Combustion venting and clearances
- Distribution ductwork, registers and insulation
- Filter condition and accessibility
- Thermostat and control operation
08
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
6 checkpoints
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
6 checkpoints
- Attic access and safe walkability
- Insulation type and measured depth
- Attic ventilation: intake and exhaust
- Moisture staining, condensation or mould growth
- Exhaust fan termination to exterior
- Vapour retarder and air sealing
09
Interior, Doors & Windows
7 checkpoints
Interior, Doors & Windows
7 checkpoints
- Ceilings, walls and floors condition
- Interior doors operation and hardware
- Windows operation, glazing and seals
- Stairs, handrails and guardrails
- Fireplace, hearth and clearances
- Garage, firewall separation and door safety reverse
- Built-in appliance operation
Request a Home Inspection (Buyer's)
Send us the address and the question you need answered. An estimator replies with a proposal that names each scope, the standard it follows, what you receive and when — normally by the end of the next business day.
- Priced line by line
- Nothing to sign until you accept
- A named estimator, not a bot