10 Ways To Speed Up Your Home Inspection
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Confirm gas, water and electricity are turned on and gas pilot lights are burning.
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Ensure pets won't hinder inspection. Tell your Realtor about cats or other animals to be kept inside.
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Replace any burned out light bulbs.
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Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replace batteries if needed.
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Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. Verify filters fit and are properly secured.
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Move wood, stored items or debris away from foundation.
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Unlock or remove locks from any items the inspectors must access: Gates in fences, Attic access hatches or doors, Electric service panels, Special closets, and Crawl space hatches for pier-and-beam construction.
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Confirm areas and components are accessible by removing items blocking access to: Electric service panels, Heating & air conditioning equipment, Water heaters, Ground fault (GFCI) electric receptacles, Attic access ladders or hatches (Note: debris may fall when hatch is opened), Crawl space access hatches for pier-and-beam construction (Note: remove items that might restrict movement in attic or crawl space).
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Trim tree limbs back from the roof and trim shrubs away from the house to allow access.
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Repair or replace broken, damaged or missing items: Door knobs, locks & latches, Window locks and broken glass, Window screens, Anti-siphon devices on exterior faucets, Rain gutters and downspouts, Chimney flue caps.
Take these actions and your home inspection will go faster and will result in a cleaner inspection report – good news for everyone involved!
*An inspection typically takes 2 to 3 hours to complete.
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