Home Inspection: What We Look For

The best Pittsburg home inspections are given by qualified pros. Here’s what our Inspection Gator crew will look for:

Home Window & Door Inspection Services

• Residential doors: We confirm that the outside doors seal and lock properly
• Exterior windows: We ensure that the outside seals work correctly
• Garage doors: We use the garage door and verify that the laser sensor operates properly

Property Exteriors Inspection

• Exterior walls: Our professionals verify that the siding or other wall coverings are in good shape
• Roof trim inspection: Our home inspection pros confirm that the eaves and soffits are in good shape
• Roof sealant: Our professionals make sure that joints in the roof have a weatherproof seal
• Pavement and walkways: Our home inspection pros take a look at paths, driveways, and walkways
• Drainage review: Our home inspection pros document landscape grading, surface drainage, and plant life to identify any possible water leak problems

HVAC System Inspections

• Heat & air-flow system: Our professionals use the heating system to ensure the mechanisms are working properly.
• Air conditioning system: Our professionals test the air conditioner, to validate the controls work correctly.
• Features inspection: Our home inspection pros confirm that your HVAC systems act efficiently.

Longview Basement, Crawlspace, and Foundation Inspection

• Basements and crawl spaces: Our professionals look over any trace of wooden framing touching with soil.
• Water penetration inspection: Our professionals test all signs of active water intrusion.
• Foundation and concrete: Our professionals inspect any degradation of wood in contact with foundation disruption, like rotting of drywall fissures, masonry fissures, out-of-alignment door framing, and unleveled floorboards.
• Integral wood inspection: Our professionals review any notching or penetration of frame wood that may create a structural durability concern.

Electrical System Inspection Services

• Electrical metering check: Our professionals ensure that your electric metering and base are functioning properly.
• Security inspection: Our professionals inspect that the electric conduit is grounded and joined effectively.
• Protection hardware check: Our home inspection pros verify that your circuit breakers and fuses are working properly.
• Light switches & electrical receptacles: We test a number of switches and fixtures, plus GFCI switches.

Plumbing System Inspections

• Water valves: We make certain that the water main supply shutoff is operating effectively
• Water boiler: Our home inspection pros inspect the vent outputs, fuel source, and temperature-pressure relief hardware
• Indoor water supply check: Our home inspection pros look over all fixtures, faucets, and toilets
• Drain testing: Our professionals view sinks, tubs, and showers for drainage acting properly 
• Sump pumps check: Our home inspection pros view water pumps that are within reach