your inspection

What to Expect From Your Inspection

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining a home, Above Grade provides professional and quality service. Our InterNACHI certified home inspectors strictly follow and exceed the InterNACHI Standards of Professional Practice (see below).

After we walk through the home together, we explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will discuss any major issues that need to be addressed.  Above Grade will also point out any items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in  Above Grade’s easy-to-read Spectora report, that will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you’ll be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.

Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics
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We Thoroughly Inspect and Report on the Following:

  • ROOFING
    Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
  • EXTERIOR siding, windows, water management and decks.
  • STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
    Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
  • HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
    Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
  • PLUMBING
    Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
    Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
  • APPLIANCES
    Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.