We are buying a house with a Veterans Affairs mortage, and we were wondering what the inspector will be looking for. Does anyone have a checklist or know where to find one? Or if you are an inspector, can you offer any knowledge?
2007-03-12 10:56:41 · 2 answers · asked by Ria 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Our real estate agent provided us with a general overview, but we were hoping to find something more specific. Thanks for your anwsers!
2007-03-12 11:14:37 · update #1
Home Inspection Checklist
UP INTO THE ATTIC
Are there any pathways where air could leak up from the living space or basement?
Are exterior walls open at the top?
Is there enough insulation?
DOWN INTO THE LIVING SPACE
Are there any single-glazed windows without storm windows?
Do the windows have any cracked or broken glass?
Do the windows have cracked or missing putty?
Do the windows rattle?
Are there any visible gaps around window frames?
Is there moisture condensation on windows in winter?
Are the doors leaky?
Do the walls need insulation?
Do you have drafty spots?
DOWN TO THE BASEMENT OR CRAWL SPACE
Is there air leakage at the top of the basement wall?
Are there any cracks or gaps in the basement walls and floor that would allow air leakage?
Are the walls insulated?
Does the crawl space need to be insulated?
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS
Is your system due for maintenance or a tune-up?
Is your furnace filter dirty?
Do ducts leak air?
Is the outdoor unit of your air conditioner or heat pump in direct sunlight or blocked from freely circulating air?
THE WATER HEATER
Does the water heater tank need to be insulated?
Is the water temperature too high?
Do your water pipes need to be insulated?
Could your plumbing fixtures be more water-efficient?
Are any faucets in the house leaking?
2007-03-12 11:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your real estate agent should be able to provide you with this information
2007-03-12 17:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anita G 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋