1. ASPHALT DRIVEWAY
a. Proper slope
b. Damage
c. Settlement
d. Trip hazards etc

2. GARAGE DOOR
a. Loose/damaged hardware
b. Operation

3. DOWNSPOUT
a. Proper connection
b. Damage

4. GUTTER
a. Proper slope
b. Damage
c. Rust
d. Down spout extensions
e. Deferred maintenance etc.

5. FASCIA BOARD
a. Moisture damage and deterioration
b. Proper connections
c. Inspect the exterior wall coving,
flashings and trim

6.SKYLIGHT & FLASHING
a. Proper installation
b. Visible leaks
c. Damage
d. Rust

7. VALLEY FLASHING
a. Wear
b. Deterioration
c. Proper installation

8. POWER ROOF VENT
a. Proper installation
b. Function
c. Leaks, etc.

9. PLUMBING STACK FLASHING
a. Proper installation
b. Leakage
c. Deterioration

10. CHIMNEY CAP
a. Missing parts
b. Damaged parts
c. Improper installation
d. Deterioration
e. Spalling
f. Sealing

11. UNDERLAYMENT (felt paper)
Located below roof covering. Unable to view during inspection

12. ROOF SHEATHING
Inspected from attic for:
a. Moisture
b. Stains
c. Damage
d. Proper spacing
e. Delamination, etc.

13. ROOF RAFTER
a. Splitting
b. Sagging
c. Improper notching etc

14. COLLAR TIE
a. Proper connections
b. Damage
c. Cracking
d. Splitting etc.

15. WINDOW ( Sill, muntin, frame, pane)
a. Proper slope
b. Deterioration
c. Glazing
d. Damage
e. Caulking
f. Operation
g. Deferred maintenance
h. Cracked or damaged windowpanes
i. Breached seals
j. Safety glass where required

16. SHUTTER
a. Proper operation
b. Deterioration
c. Installation

17. WALL SHEATHING
Limited review. Normally not visible to inspector due to exterior covering.

18. Drywall
a. Damage
b. Signs of movement
c. Moisture stains etc.
d. Inspect the walls, ceilings, and floors

19. Jack stud
a. Damage
b. Deterioration
c. Movement, etc.

20. Insulation
a. Insulation in recommended locations

21. FLOOR JOIST
a. Sagging
b. Splitting
c. Improper notching
d. Deterioration, etc.
e. Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing

22. SUBFLOOR
a. Moisture damage/deterioration
b. Sagging

23. FIREBOX
a. Damage
b. Damper operation
c. Creosote buildup
d. Inspect and describe the fireplace system and components

24. FLOOR FINISH
Signs of damage

25. FOUNDATION WATER PROOFING
a. Moisture damage and deterioration
b. Inspect the structural components including foundation and framing

26. SIDING
a. Proper installation
b. Wood deterioration
c. Deferred maintenance, etc

27. FOUNDATION
a. Damage movement etc
b. Inspect and describe the foundation and framing

28. AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER
a. Safe and proper operation
b. Using normal operating controls
c. Inspect and describe the central and through-wall cooling equipment

29. FURNACE & DUCTWORK
a. Proper and safe operation
b. Excessive rust
c. Scale
d. Condition of filter etc.
e. Inspect and describe the installed heating equipment, vent systems, flues, and chimneys
f. Proper connections/insulation
g. Airflow
h. Inspect and describe the central, through-wall cooling equipment and heating equipment

30. WATER HEATER

31. SUMP PUMP & PIT
a. Proper operation/installation/drainage
b. Inspect the drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping
a. Proper cover
b. Debris
c. Condition
d. Inspect the drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping

32. BASEMENT FLOOR SLAB
a. Cracking
b. Evidence of leaking
c. Settlement

33. STAIRS & HANDRAILS
a. Loose/damaged/deteriorated components
b. Safety issues
c. Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings
d. Proper connection
e. Deterioration
f. Safety issues
g. Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings

34. SOIL
a. Proper slope
b. Depressions
c. Wood to earth contact etc.

35. SPIGOTS

36. ELECTRICAL OULETS
a. Tested for proper wire connections and operation
b. Inspect a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles

37. ROOF/WALL FLASHING
a. Rust
b. Proper installation

38. PORCH
a. Ceiling
b. Walls
c. Electrical
d. Doors
e. Inspect attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings

39. EXTERIOR LIGTHING
a. Proper and safe operation and installation.
b. Inspect a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles

40. SIDEWALK
a. Proper slope
b. Damage
c. Trip hazards
d. Settlement, etc.