Residential Inspections - What We Do
As Arizona Certified home inspectors, AccuPro Inspection Services performs an extensive 12-point
inspection that includes the structure and every major subsystem of your home in compliance with the
Arizona Standards of Professional Practice. Your inspection will take from 2½ to 4
hours (depending on the size and age of the home), and include a complete visual, non-destructive inspection of
the following:
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Structural
Components: Foundation; floors; walls; columns; ceilings and roofs |
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Exterior: Wall
cladding; soffits and trim; entryway doors and windows; garage door and operators; decks; balconies;
stoops; steps; walkways; porches and railings |
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Roofing: Roof
coverings; roof drainage systems; flashings; skylights; chimneys and roof penetrations; signs of leaks
or abnormal condensation on building components in the attic |
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Plumbing: Piping
materials; main shutoffs; leaks; cross connections; main drain clean-outs, waste and vent systems; and
water heaters |
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Electrical:
Service entrance conditions; main and distribution panels; amperage and voltage ratings of service;
grounding; main shutoff; branch circuit conductors and their over-current protection, amperage and
wiring compatibility; installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, polarity and grounding of
all receptacles in all rooms; and GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupt) installations on the exterior and in
the garage, kitchen and bathrooms |
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Central Heating and Air
Conditioning: Normal operating controls; heating/cooling temperatures and air handling
equipment; installed heating/cooling source in each room; chimneys, flues and vents; distribution
system; filtration; and attic insulation |
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Chimney and
Fireplace: Attic and roof penetrations; spark arrestors; firebox integrity; hearth and mantel
safety; flue operation; glass and screen door protection; and gas starters |
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Living Rooms:
Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; steps, stairways, balconies and railings; doors and windows;
firewalls and egress; and smoke detectors |
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Bedrooms: Walls
and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; closets; firewalls and egress; and smoke
detectors |
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Bathrooms: Walls
and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; counters and cabinets; faucets and valves; drains and
piping; functional flow; bathtubs and showers; and toilets |
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Common Areas: Hallways; kitchen; laundry room; walls and ceilings;
floor coverings; doors and windows; appliances; controls; ventilation; counters and cabinets;
faucets and valves; drains and piping; functional flow; and smoke detectors |
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Sprinkler Systems:
Installation of: Timers; backflow valves; manual shutoff valve; and actuator valves |
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Sprinkler Systems
(optional): Operation of: Timers; actuator valves; all circuits; sprinkler and drip
heads; and coverage |
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Pool/Spa
(optional): Filtration system and operation; interior pool surfaces; exterior decks and
surfaces; cleaning system; plumbing condition; electrical function and grounding; fencing and safety
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For new construction--
AccuPro Inspection Services
highly recommends Residential Phased Construction Inspections. To learn why this is important and the additional
items we inspect at each phase, please see the section on New
Construction.
So what are you waiting for
...
We
are here to serve you--to answer ALL of your questions and to give you the peace of
mind of knowing as much as possible about the property, what it has to offer and what needs to be repaired. Call
today!
Call (480) 456-8809 or go online to schedule your
inspection!

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