What to Expect From Your Inspection

Our licensed & certified home inspectors are dedicated to ensuring that you are aware of any potential issues with your current home, or a home that you’re interested in purchasing.

We also focus on providing education, and our goal is to give you all of the information you need about the property in question, and its overall condition.

We encourage our clients to ask any and all questions throughout the inspection process.

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Checking Stairs during a home inspection

Wondering what’s included in a standard home inspection from Caton Home Inspections?
Here is a quick overview of the services included in your home inspection, and the major systems that we inspect and assess throughout the process.

  • Appliances

    We will test and examine all major appliances like hot water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.

  • Doors, Windows & Interior

    We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.

  • Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces

    We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.

  • Attic, Ventilation & Insulation

    We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.

  • Roof

    The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.

  • Exterior

    This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.

  • HVAC

    We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.

  • Plumbing

    We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.

  • Electrical Systems

    We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.

What is included in a home inspection?


What's Included in a Home Inspection – An infographic by Spectora

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