Welcome to the Total House Inspection blog page! For the last decade, THI has been providing property inspection reports to the people of Rochester Hills, Troy, and Sterling Heights. The articles you’ll find on this page represent some of the knowledge we bring to each and every home inspection.
In this series of blogs, Total House Inspection will be detailing many of the finer points of home inspection. What’s included with a home inspection, and, just as important, what is not? Should you have radon testing done on your home, or is mold inspection more important? And what’s so important about a sewer inspection? Read on to find out!
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Our inspection of the Interior includes a visual inspection of the readily accessible portions of the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, cabinetry, countertops, steps, stairways, balconies and railings. Please note that a representative sample of the accessible windows and electrical receptacles are inspected. These features are examined for proper function, excessive wear and general state of repair. In some cases, all or portions of these components may not be visible because of furnishings and personal items. In these cases some of the items may
The inspection of the roof system includes a visual examination of the surface materials, connections, penetrations and roof drainage systems. We examine the roofing material for damage and deterioration. We examine the roof system for possible leaks, damage and conditions that suggest limited remaining service life. We may offer opinions concerning repair and/or replacement if warranted. Opinions stated herein concerning the roofing material are based on the general condition of the roof system as evidence
This inspection is not intended to address or include any geological conditions or site stability information. For information concerning these conditions, a geologist or soils engineer should be consulted. Any reference to grade is limited to only areas around the exterior of the exposed foundation or exterior walls. This inspection is visual in nature and does not attempt to determine drainage performance of the site or the condition of