Your Cranberry Township Home Inspection Professionals

During a home inspection in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, our exterior inspection includes examining visible siding and trim, windows, doors, garages, porches, decks, stairs, and railings. We assess these elements for proper construction and function, looking for damage, missing components, or other conditions that might lead to infiltration or functional concerns.

When inspecting interior elements, we look at visible areas of all walls, ceilings, stairways, representative windows and doors, and attic areas for signs of leakage and damage, sagging, or other structural concerns. We operate windows to determine their function, and for accessible attics, we also note insulation and ventilation conditions.

As part of a foundation inspection in Pittsburgh and neighboring communities, we evaluate visible load-bearing framing components, foundation walls, slabs, piers and columns, and major structural components. We also assess accessible structural components for function and the presence of damage, decay, or defects. We look for water penetration in below-grade areas.

Our kitchen inspections in Pittsburgh, South Park, Youngstown, Boyers, and Harrisville include checking plumbing fixtures and built-in appliances. We look for water pressure or drainage issues and visible signs of leaks. Additionally, we check the basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators and examine cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies.

A property inspection in Pittsburgh, includes a heating system inspection, which involves evaluating visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers, air handlers, and the distribution ductwork. We operate the system to assess the function and condition of accessible indoor and outdoor components. The distribution system will also be evaluated.

We inspect cooling systems by checking visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers and air handlers, and the distribution ductwork. We operate the system to assess its function and the condition of accessible indoor and outdoor components. The distribution system will also be assessed.

When performing a home inspection in Pittsburgh and nearby communities, we examine visible service panel components, household wiring, and devices. We 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.

We inspect plumbing systems by evaluating visible water supply piping, distribution piping, waste system piping, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. This involves examining the physical condition of piping, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, tubs, showers, and toilets, and assessing their operation for flow, drainage, and leakage. Water heating components will also be evaluated.