What to Expect During Your Home Inspection

Be prepared when you are having your new home inspected. Talk to your Burnett Realtor® to receive a recommendation for a qualified home inspector.

A professional home inspector should, at a minimum, visually inspect the following components of a home:

  • Exterior walls of the home
  • Exterior walls of the garage
  • Roof/Flashing/Gutters on both home and garage
  • Roof support structure
  • Foundation of the home
  • The driveway
  • Chimney
  • Windows
  • Patio and/or deck
  • Exterior lot, landscaping and grading
  • The basement
  • Interior walls, ceilings and floors
  • The attic
  • Insulation quality
  • The fireplace
  • Visible interior and exterior plumbing
  • Central air conditioning system
  • Central heating system
  • Visible electrical systems
  • Appliances which are included in the sale