Preparing
for the Home Inspection
Compliments of NACHI
The following are a few suggestions that will make the home
inspection go smoother, whether you are a seller or an agent.
As a buyer you may want to request the following is done before
we arrive at the site.
- Make sure the inspector has access – not only to
the house but also furnaces, water heaters and air conditioning
units (especially in closets, attics and crawl spaces).
- Remove
items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electric service,
panels, water heaters, etc.
- Check to see the garage is open
and that any water heaters, utility panels or shutoffs and
resets for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) within
are accessible.
- Unlock areas the inspector must access -
attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets,
fence gates, sheds and crawl spaces.
- Ensure all utility services
are on, with gas pilot lights burning.
- Be sure pets won't
hinder the inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from
premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets
at home.
- Replace burned out bulbs to avoid a "light
did not operate" report
that may suggest an electrical problem.
- Remove stored items, debris and wood
from foundation. These may be cited as conditions conducive
to wood-destroying insects.
- Trim tree limbs to 10 feet
from the roof and shrubs 1 foot from the house to allow
access.
- Attend to broken or missing items like doorknobs,
locks and latches; windowpanes, screens and locks; or gutters,
downspouts and chimney caps.
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