Compare Inspections Condensed
Major-Items Inspection -vs- Full 100% Inspection
Table of Contents
Compare Inspections Condensed Table
Items
Full
Major
1.LANDSCAPING
YES
no
2. EXTERIOR
Foundation
YES
YES
3. COOLING
Type of system
YES
YES
Refrigerant lines
YES
YES
Air distribution
YES
YES
Condenser unit
YES
YES
Evaporator unit
YES
YES
Operating controls
YES
YES
4. ROOF
Gutters
YES
YES
Downspouts
YES
YES
Roof covering
YES
YES
Flashings
YES
YES
Soffits and fascias
YES
YES
Roof ventilation
YES
YES
Skylights
YES
YES
Chimneys
YES
YES
Penetrations
YES
YES
5. CARPORT
YES
no
6. ATTIC
Roof structure
YES
YES
Attic access
YES
YES
Skylights
YES
YES
Chimneys
YES
YES
Penetrations
YES
YES
Insulation
YES
YES
Ventilation
YES
YES
Fans
YES
YES
Exhaust
YES
YES
Circuit wiring
YES
YES
7. ALL ROOMS
YES
no
8. BATHROOMS
YES
no
9. HALLS/STAIRS
YES
no
10. KITCHEN
YES
no
11. FIREPLACES
YES
no
12. GARAGE
YES
no
13. BASEMENT
YES
Foundation
YES
YES
Walls
YES
YES
Rim joists
YES
YES
Floor joists
YES
YES
Smoke detector
YES
YES
Floor
YES
YES
Ceiling
YES
YES
Sub-floor
YES
YES
Columns
YES
YES
Beams
YES
YES
Posts
YES
YES
Circuit wiring
YES
YES
14. LAUNDRY
YES
no
15. HEATING
YES
YES
Energy source
YES
YES
Operating controls
YES
YES
Flues and vents
YES
YES
Heat in living spaces
YES
YES
Furnace enclosure
YES
YES
Heating equipment
YES
YES
Safety controls
YES
YES
Heat distribution
YES
YES
CO detector in space
YES
YES
16. PLUMBING
Water supply
YES
YES
Interior drains
YES
YES
Interior waste
YES
YES
Interior vents
YES
YES
Water heater
YES
YES
Water main valve
YES
YES
Water lines
YES
YES
Gas lines
YES
YES
Sump pumps
YES
YES
Run water (vacant)
YES
YES
17. ELECTRICAL
Service entrance
YES
YES
Sub-panel
YES
YES
Circuit wiring
YES
YES
Distribution panel
YES
YES
Grounding
YES
YES
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