Residential

ASHI
Certified Inspector
Peter Walker
#11008

888-219-0000 CA Only | 949-361-2666 | service@a1pi.com

Residential Inspections

How about some pictures here of either typical so cal residential homes and/or the most common costly issues that are identified on an inspection.?

A typical residential inspection is conducted in accordance with the California Real Estate Inspection Association Standards of Practice and will include items such as:

1. Foundations, Basements, and Under-floor Areas

Foundation and other support components.
Under-floor ventilation.
Location of opening(s) entered to each accessible under-floor area.
Wood separation from soil.
Presence of drainage systems or sump pumps within foundation footprint.
Presence or absence of seismic anchoring and bracing components.

2. Exteriors

Surface grade, hardscaping, and drainage within six feet of the inspected building or associated primary parking structure.
Wall cladding, veneers, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits, and fascias.
Exterior portions of a representative sampling of doors and windows.
Attached decks, porches, balconies, stairs, columns, walkways, guard-rails, and handrails.

3. Roof Coverings

Roof coverings.
Flashing, vents, skylights, and other penetrations.

4. Attic Areas and Roof Framing

Framing and sheathing.
Access opening(s) and accessibility.
Insulation material(s).
Ventilation.

5. Plumbing

Supply, waste, and vent piping.
Fixtures, faucets, and drains.
Water heating equipment, including combustion air, venting, connections, energy sources, seismic bracing, and temperature-pressure relief valves.
Functional flow of water supply and functional drainage at fixtures.
Gas piping and connectors.
Cross-connections.

6. Electrical Systems

Service conductors, equipment, and capacity.
Panels and overcurrent protection devices.
Service and equipment grounding.
Wiring types and methods.
A representative sampling of switches, receptacles, and light fixtures.
Ground-fault circuit-interrupters.

7. Heating Systems

Heating equipment and operation using normal user controls.
Venting systems.
Combustion and ventilating air.
Energy source and connections.
Heating distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting, duct insulation, outlets, radiators, piping systems, and valves.

8. Central Cooling Systems

Cooling equipment and operation using normal user controls.
Cooling distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting, duct insulation, outlets, piping systems, and valves.
Energy source and connections.
Condensate drains.

9. Fireplaces and Chimneys

Chimneys, flues, dampers, and associated components.
Fireboxes, hearth extensions, and permanently installed accessory components.
Manufactured solid-fuel or gas-burning appliances.

10. Building Interior

Walls, ceilings, and floors.
Security bars, ventilation components, and a representative sampling of doors and windows.
Stairs, handrails, and guardrails.
Permanently installed cabinet and countertop surfaces.
Safety glazing in locations subject to human impact.

11. Pools and Spas

Location and type of pool or spa examined.
Conditions limiting or otherwise inhibiting inspection.
Enclosure and related gates.
Hardscaping and drainage related to the inspected pool or spa.
Condition of visible portions of systems, structures, or components.
Normally necessary and present equipment such as lights, pumps, heaters, filters, and related mechanical and electrical connections.