Home Inspection (Buyer's)
The complete general home inspection performed during a real estate transaction.
At a glance
- Base price
- $495 per property
- Typical time on site
- 2.5 – 4 hours
- Governing standard
- InterNACHI / ASHI Standards of Practice
- Inspection scopes
- 9 scopes · 61 checkpoints
- Category
- Residential Inspections
What this inspection covers
A non-invasive, visual examination of the readily accessible systems and components of a residential dwelling. Our inspector evaluates the roof, exterior, structure, foundation, attic and insulation, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, interiors, fireplaces and built-in appliances, and reports material defects that adversely affect the value or habitability of the property.
Key inspection points
- Roof covering, flashing, gutters and drainage
- Foundation, framing, grading and site drainage
- Electrical service, panel, wiring and GFCI/AFCI protection
- Plumbing supply, drain, waste, vent and water heater
- HVAC equipment, distribution and combustion safety
- Attic ventilation, insulation depth and moisture staining
- Interior doors, windows, stairs, railings and life safety
How the scope is structured
Once a proposal is approved, these scopes are generated into your project automatically. Each engineer works and signs off one scope at a time, and every checkpoint below becomes a recorded finding with a condition, a severity and photographic evidence.
01
Home Inspection (Buyer's) — Standard Scope
7 checkpoints
Home Inspection (Buyer's) — Standard Scope
7 checkpoints
- Roof covering, flashing, gutters and drainage
- Foundation, framing, grading and site drainage
- Electrical service, panel, wiring and GFCI/AFCI protection
- Plumbing supply, drain, waste, vent and water heater
- HVAC equipment, distribution and combustion safety
- Attic ventilation, insulation depth and moisture staining
- Interior doors, windows, stairs, railings and life safety
02
Roof & Roof Structure
6 checkpoints
Roof & Roof Structure
6 checkpoints
- Roof covering material, age and condition
- Flashing at walls, chimneys and penetrations
- Gutters, downspouts and discharge points
- Skylights, vents and roof penetrations
- Roof drainage and ponding
- Visible roof structure and sheathing from attic
03
Exterior & Site
7 checkpoints
Exterior & Site
7 checkpoints
- Wall cladding, trim and sealants
- Windows, doors and weatherstripping
- Grading and site drainage away from foundation
- Walkways, driveway and hardscape
- Decks, porches, steps and railings
- Retaining walls and fencing
- Vegetation clearance from structure
04
Structure & Foundation
6 checkpoints
Structure & Foundation
6 checkpoints
- Foundation walls, slab and visible footings
- Crawlspace access, moisture and ventilation
- Floor framing, joists and subfloor
- Wall framing and load path continuity
- Roof framing, rafters and trusses
- Evidence of settlement, movement or deflection
05
Electrical System
8 checkpoints
Electrical System
8 checkpoints
- Service entrance, meter and grounding electrode
- Main panel: rating, condition and labelling
- Overcurrent protection and breaker sizing
- Branch circuit wiring type and condition
- GFCI protection at required locations
- AFCI protection at required locations
- Switches, receptacles and fixtures sampling
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
06
Plumbing System
7 checkpoints
Plumbing System
7 checkpoints
- Water supply piping material and condition
- Static water pressure and functional flow
- Drain, waste and vent system operation
- Water heater: age, capacity, TPR valve and venting
- Fixtures, faucets and visible leaks
- Main water shutoff and fuel shutoff location
- Sump pump and drainage equipment
07
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
7 checkpoints
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
7 checkpoints
- Heating equipment type, age and operation
- Cooling equipment type, age and operation
- Temperature differential across the coil
- Combustion venting and clearances
- Distribution ductwork, registers and insulation
- Filter condition and accessibility
- Thermostat and control operation
08
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
6 checkpoints
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
6 checkpoints
- Attic access and safe walkability
- Insulation type and measured depth
- Attic ventilation: intake and exhaust
- Moisture staining, condensation or mould growth
- Exhaust fan termination to exterior
- Vapour retarder and air sealing
09
Interior, Doors & Windows
7 checkpoints
Interior, Doors & Windows
7 checkpoints
- Ceilings, walls and floors condition
- Interior doors operation and hardware
- Windows operation, glazing and seals
- Stairs, handrails and guardrails
- Fireplace, hearth and clearances
- Garage, firewall separation and door safety reverse
- Built-in appliance operation
Request a Home Inspection (Buyer's)
Tell us about the property and your objective. We will return a line-item quote naming every scope, the governing standard, the deliverables and the turnaround — usually within one business day.