What Should You Look For In An Inspector?
Check out your Inspector
All home inspectors are NOT created equal. Choosing the right certified home inspection company is crucial. To make certain your home inspector is a qualified and certified, you need to check out your inspector. Follow this important advice and you will be able to make an informed real estate purchase with the assistance of a certified home inspector. Read more
Moving In: Safety Check List
These recommendations are not intended to be all inclusive, but to provide ideas and examples as a starting point for minimal safety. We recommend you get specific safety recommendations for each item or system in your home from the actual manufacturer as recommendations vary by manufacturer. Read more
Moving In: Maintenance Tips
These recommendations are not intended to be all inclusive, but to provide ideas and examples as a starting point for minimal maintenance. We recommend you get specific maintenance recommendations for each item or system in your home from the actual manufacturer as recommendations vary by manufacturer. Read more
Basic Routine Home Maintenance Schedule
| DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
| Clean or replace AC filter | Monthly |
| Test smoke detector | Monthly |
| Test GFCI & arc fault outlets | Monthly |
| Check & replace range hood charcoal filter | Quarterly |
| Check & maintain caulk at kitchen & bath counters | Quarterly |
| Check & lubricate moving parts on overhead garage doors & tracks | Quarterly |
| Check roof & gutters for debris buildup | Quarterly |
| Check & maintain tile grout in showers | Quarterly |
| Fertilize lawn & plants | Quarterly |
| Check & adjust exterior door weather stripping & threshold | Semi-annually |
| Check & maintain washing machine hoses & connections | Semi-annually |
| Check & maintain dryer vent system for blockage | Semi-annually |
| Check & lubricate window tracks and moving parts | Semi-annually |
| Check & maintain all exterior caulk seals including doors, window, trim & hose bibbs | Semi-annually |
| Verify main water shut off valve is accessible & functional | Semi-annually |
| Check & maintain all drainage, swales, culverts & drain inlets | Semi-annually |
| Check nuts & bolts on pull down stairs for tightness | Semi-annually |
| Clean/Pressure wash exterior | Yearly |
| Apply water seal to all exposed exterior treated wood | Yearly |
| Have a qualified professional check & clean fireplace & chimney | Yearly |
| Have AC system checked & serviced by a qualified professional | Yearly |
| Check nuts & bolts on overhead garage door & tracks for tightness | Yearly |
| Clean smoke detector | Yearly |
| Renew termite inspection and warranty | Yearly |
| Drain & flush water heater, verify operation of TPR valve | Yearly |
| Check fire extinguisher certification expiration date | Yearly |
| Verify AC condensation drain is flowing freely | Spring |
| Check AC float switch for proper operation if air handler is in attic | Spring |
| Disconnect & drain all exterior garden hoses | Predicted freeze |
| Cover & protect plants from freezing | Predicted freeze |
| Cover & protect backflow preventor from freezing | Predicted freeze |
Chinese Dry Wall – Self Assesment Guide
This is a self-assessment guide for signs that a home may be affected by drywall associated corrosion. Read more
NAHI
Click here for information on the National Association of Home Inspectors and standard of practice which details what is and is not included in a home inspection.
