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Annual Home Maintenance Inspections

This inspection can help you understand and plan for the demands of maintaining your home properly. Some tasks are seasonal, and some items require more frequent attention. Let me help you start on the path of responsible homeownership by identifying any issues, and educating you about what should be done to keep your home in top condition year-round.

Country House

Exterior Elements

I will visually inspect:

  • roofs, gutters, downspouts and chimneys

  • exterior wall-covering materials 

  • eaves, soffits and fascia

  • a representative number of windows 

  • all exterior doors

  • flashing and trim

  • adjacent walkways and driveways

  •  stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps

  • porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports

  • railings, guards and handrails

  • vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion.

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Interior Elements

I will visually inspect:

  • a representative number of doors and windows

  • floors, walls and ceilings

  • stairs, steps, landings, stairways and ramps

  • railings, guards and handrails

  • garage doors and the operation of openers

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Structural / Service Elements

I will visually inspect:

  • foundations

  • basements

  • crawlspaces

  • structural components

  • heating systems

  • cooling systems

  • plumbing systems

  • electrical systems

  • fireplaces

  • attics, insulation and ventilation

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