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As Arizona Certified home
inspectors, AccuPro Inspection Services will inspect the structure and every
major subsystem of your home in compliance with the
Arizona Standards of Professional Practices. Your inspection will take about
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, soffit 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 cleanouts, 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 GFI (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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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 issues
Throughout the inspection,
the inspector will record his observations into a PDA (Personal Digital
Assistant) so that he will be sure to capture all of the information on the
spot. We use a full narrative report format, rather than a simple check box
style, to provide you with a complete and thorough description of our
inspection. In addition, we will take digital photos when necessary to further
explain and illustrate our findings.
You are not only welcome,
but also encouraged, to join the inspector so that he can point out the actual
findings and explain his recommendations. When completed, the inspector will
load the information from the PDA and the camera into a laptop computer to
provide you with a complete, 25-35 page printed report on the spot! If you
cannot be there for the inspection, or if you simply prefer electronic format,
AccuPro can provide you with the report for download or viewing via the
Internet. Your report is password secured so that only you can access it,
unless you authorize us to provide that information to your agent.
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