Housemaster Home Inspections Serving Chapel Hill-Burlington

When HouseMaster Serving Chapel Hill-Burlington inspects exterior elements, we check the visible siding and trim, windows, doors, garages, porches, decks, stairs, and railings. We also assess proper construction and function, looking for damage, missing components, or other conditions that might lead to infiltration or functional concerns.

For the interior portion of the home inspection in Chapel Hill-Burlington, we inspect visible areas of all walls, ceilings, stairways, representative windows and doors, and attic areas. We look for signs of leakage, damage, sagging, or other structural concerns. We will operate windows to determine function. In accessible attics, besides assessing structural components, we note insulation and ventilation conditions.

Along with inspecting visible load-bearing framing components, foundation walls, slabs, piers and columns, and major structural components, we assess visible, accessible structural components for function and the presence of damage, decay, or defects. To complete the foundation inspection in Chapel Hill-Burlington, we also look for water penetration in below-grade areas.

Kitchen inspections in the Chapel Hill-Burlington area include checking plumbing fixtures and built-in appliances for water pressure or drainage issues, visible signs of leaks, and the basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators. To complete the kitchen portion of the home inspection in Chapel Hill-Burlington, we also look at cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies.

We'll look at the heating and cooling system when you schedule a property inspection in Chapel Hill-Burlington. We’ll inspect the visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers, air handlers, and the distribution ductwork. We then operate the system to assess the function and condition of the accessible indoor/outdoor components. The distribution system is also assessed.

We inspect visible service panel components and household wiring and devices. To provide the most thorough home inspection in Chapel Hill-Burlington, we also assess the condition of readily accessible panel components, note the presence of GFCIs, AFCIs, and smoke alarms, and check the operation of representative outlets, switches, fixtures, and other devices.

Yes, we do recommend having the plumbing inspected before buying the home. HouseMaster Chapel Hill-Burlington inspects visible water supply piping, distribution piping, waste system piping, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. We also assess heating components and inspect the physical condition of piping, kitchen, and bathroom fixtures (tubs, showers, toilets). We operate to assess flow, drainage, and leakage.