When you call us at 519 317-0108 to arrange your inspection,
let us know any concerns that you may have. Bring a copy of the Seller's
Disclosure Statement to the inspection for us to read. (Make sure you
ask your agent, or the Seller, for clarification of any illegible entries - they may be important!)
This list covers most of the questions that help us prepare for your inspection, and will jog
your memory about any concerns you might have.
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Our Questions
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Your Answers
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Where is the house located?
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What is the selling price?
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Who is your agent?
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When do you want the inspection?
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How old is the house?
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Does it have knob & tube wiring?
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Does it have galvanised water piping?
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How many storeys does it have?
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How many living units are there?
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Has it been renovated?
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What is the type & location of access to the attic space? (overhead hatch/access door
stairwell/hallway/bedroom closet)
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If access is through a closet, is it used for clothes or other storage?
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Is it near water or any construction?
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Are there any obvious signs of problems?
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Use the following section for any you saw.
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Inspection Area
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Your special concerns, if any
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Roof
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Age & condition
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Chimneys - leans/poor brickwork
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Gutters - loose/damaged/leaking
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Exterior
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Foundations - cracks/damage/bulges
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Walls - cracks/damage/bulges
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Windows - rot in frames or damage
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Doors
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Porch & porch roof
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Decks
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Garage floor slab - cracks
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Furnace & A/C Evaporator Unit
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Age & condition
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Signs of leaks
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Electrical
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Service type & capacity
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Service panel - fuses/breakers
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Wiring - knob & tube? material/sizing/condition
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Structure
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Visible insect damage/rot
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Foundation walls & floor slabs - cracks, bulges or repairs
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Leakage - efflorescence or staining
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Wood/Soil contact & damage
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Plumbing
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Basins & sinks - drainage & leakage, rust, cracking
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Bathroom tile loose or bulging
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Service pipe- material or leaks
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Water piping - material/leaks
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Waste piping - material/leaks
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Kitchen
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Sink leaks
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Hard floor covering damage
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Ceiling & walls damage
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Bathroom
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Sink leaks
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Shower/Tub/Spa - leaks/tile
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WC - leaks/rocks
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Exhaust fan - Exterior/Operation/Noise
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Hard floor covering damage
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Ceiling & walls damage
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Other Rooms
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Walls & ceilings - damage or repairs
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Water damage
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Efflorescence/Stains
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Floor - bounces/squeaks/not level
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Hard floor covering damage
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Windows - age & condition
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