Pre-Purchase Inspections

PRE-PURCHASE HOME INSPECTION

Pre-Purchase Inspections

When looking to buy a home it is essential to know exactly what you are buying. Home inspections are meant to advise you of potential problems so you can decide if the price you are paying upfront is your true cost of ownership.

At Silhouette Building Inspections we take that extra inspection time to help you make a well informed decision.

We look at:

  • Structural Elements
  • Construction of walls, ceilings, floors, roof and foundation.

  • Roof and Attic
  • Framing, ventilation, type of roof construction, flashing and gutters. It does not include a guarantee of roof condition nor a roof certification.

  • Systems and Components
  • Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney and fireplace.

  • Garage
  • Slab, walls, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows and roof.

  • Exterior Evaluation
  • Wall covering, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fences, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights and exterior receptacles.

  • Plumbing
  • Identification of pipe materials used for potable, drain, waste and vent pipes. including condition of toilets, showers, sinks, faucets and traps. It does not include a septic inspection nor a water quality evaluation.

  • Electrical
  • Main panel, circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fans and light fixtures, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.