Pre-Purchase Inspections - Silhouette
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PRE-PURCHASE HOME INSPECTION

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.

Exterior Evaluation

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

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.

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.

Systems and Components

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

Electrical

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

Garage

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