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| ROOFING | EXTERIOR | ||||||
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Not clearly visible | Cracks in brick veneer or masonry | |||||
| Shingles cupping or curling | Wood siding rotted, cracked, warped | ||||||
| Shingles, slates, or tiles missing | Concealed areas behind shrubbery and vines | ||||||
| Pieces of shingles, slates, tiles on the ground | Paint peeling or exposed wood | ||||||
| Rusted or tarred flashing | Sheathing or siding bulging or delaminating | ||||||
| Gutters or downspouts missing or damaged | Wood rotted on porches, decks, siding, trim | ||||||
| Settled or shifted stoops or steps | |||||||
| PLUMBING | Missing, loose, or hazardous railings. | ||||||
| Water off | |||||||
| Severe corrosion on main water line | ELECTRICAL | ||||||
| Toilet loose or wetness on the floor | Power off | ||||||
| Shower leaking into floor | Size of main breaker or fuse | ||||||
| Water flow decreases w/2nd-3rd faucet on | Obvious or amateur repairs | ||||||
| Mixed metals | Ground fault current interrupters | ||||||
| Corrosion at water heater | Mixed metals in wiring (copper, aluminum) | ||||||
| Slow drains | Aluminum wiring in branch circuits | ||||||
| Evidence of leaks | Broken switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc. | ||||||
| Exposed wiring, obvious missing parts | |||||||
| HEATING/FIREPLACE | Bonding jumper on water meter, ground rod | ||||||
| No fuel or power off | |||||||
| Fails to Respond | AIR CONDITIONING | ||||||
| Heat, soot, or smoke damage | Power off | ||||||
| Rust or cabinet damage | Fails to respond or cool | ||||||
| Damaged controls | Cabinet damaged, interior/exterior, blocked | ||||||
| Obvious or amateur repairs | No filter | ||||||
| No filter | Water in drip pan | ||||||
| Damaged ducts or piping | Blocked condensate drain | ||||||
| Damaged mortar or loose bricks in fireplace | Supply air very cold | ||||||
| Insert or woodstove | Damaged ducts | ||||||
| Flue or chimney leaning/cracked | |||||||
| Weather damage to flue | INSULATION | ||||||
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| INTERIOR | Uneven distribution in attic | ||||||
| Floors not level, uneven | Falling out into crawlspace | ||||||
| Floors not solid | Hanging / falling in crawlspace | ||||||
| Doors stick, bind or drag | |||||||
| Cracks at doors/windows | SITE | ||||||
| Damage from abuse | Site grading slopes toward foundation | ||||||
| Damaged appliances | Deep cracks or heaving in driveways / walks | ||||||
| Hazardous stairs/rails | Evidence of floods, erosion | ||||||
| Stained or rotted wood in attic | Damaged retaining walls | ||||||
| Stains on ceilings | Damage caused by trees; including tree roots | ||||||
| Joists / rafters severe splitting or cracking | Swimming pool, play equipment | ||||||
| Smoke detector(s) | Toxic concerns | ||||||
| This quick inspection check list is not intended to be a substitute for a complete home inspection. | |||||||
| "Don't buy a home without one…Get a Home Inspection and protect your investment." | |||||||
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compliments of MTC Engineering, LLC. |
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| 614-657-8666 or Fax: 614-540-7442 | |||||||
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Sr. Engineer
Email: mtcengineering@att.net
