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During a home inspection, the Las Vegas professionals on our team can handle exterior inspection tasks that include 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.

Typically, when starting an exterior home inspection, Las Vegas residents can expect our inspector to begin by examining the property at a distance, as this allows us to identify potential large-scale issues first, before slowly moving in for more detailed evaluations. During an exterior home inspection, Las Vegas home inspectors will also take special care to identify any potential water issues, such as the proximity of plants to the side of your home and any creaks or gaps in the home's siding. Las Vegas may be in a desert, but that doesn’t mean that water is your home’s friend.

When inspecting interior elements during a home inspection, Las Vegas home inspectors 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.

One thing to keep in mind during any kind of home inspection Las Vegas residents may request is that our team can only examine what is accessible. For example, we can’t inspect locked attics or crawl spaces, nor can we move furniture to inspect what is behind it. It’s important that you understand the limits of your inspection by speaking with your licensed home inspector. Las Vegas residents can also ask us about additional add-ons or specialized inspections they may need to assess a property properly.

As part of a standard home inspection, the Las Vegas experts at HouseMaster 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 and ventilation issues in attics. We also check for signs of structural damage that may threaten the integrity of the building, such as wood rot or fire damage.

Our kitchen inspection services in Las Vegas and other nearby cities in southern Nevada include checking plumbing fixtures and built-in appliances during a home inspection. Las Vegas inspection professionals look for water pressure or drainage issues and visible signs of water or gas leaks. We check the basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators and examine cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies. 

Additionally, our inspectors will also check and test the functionality of the kitchen’s electrical system, including lights, outlets, switches, and fixtures, and compliance with safety codes, including checking for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) outlets near water sources.

While Nevada is known for dry, hot weather, especially in regions like the Mojave Desert, in the winter, temperatures can drop to just above the freezing mark. So, in order to stay comfortable year-round, many buildings, in addition to a cooling system, are equipped with a furnace or some kind of heating system. You don’t want to move into a property only to discover that the heating system doesn’t work come winter, so your home inspection in Las Vegas must include an HVAC system inspection.

Our complete home inspection in Las Vegas and neighboring communities includes a heating system inspection, which involves evaluating visible components of the central HVAC 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.

Much like with your heating system inspection, our Las Vegas home inspectors will inspect cooling systems by checking visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers and air handlers, and the distribution ductwork with careful attention to detail by our home inspectors. Las Vegas professionals on our team will take care of operating 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 Las Vegas and the surrounding areas of Henderson, Spring Valley, and North Las Vegas, 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.

Keep in mind that while we’ll examine the electrical system in your home in areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms, some features, such as solar panels and hot tubs, may be excluded unless otherwise specified in your home inspection. Las Vegas residents should speak to their property inspector to ensure these elements are included in their home inspection.

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. During a home inspection, Las Vegas inspection experts will also evaluate water heating components and systems.