What Does a Certified Home Inspector Cover?
1. Roof
Roof Coverings, Drainage Systems, Vents, Flashings, Chimneys, Skylights, and General Structure
2. Attic, Insulation, Ventilation
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, attics, crawlspaces, foundation and exhausts
3. Exterior
Siding, Windows, Doors, Flashing & TRim, Walkways, Driveways< Stairs, Decks, Site Concerns
4. Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace, Structure
Foundation Inspection, Movement, Cracks, Structural Concerns, Moisture Concerns
5. Cooling
Cooling System, Normal Operating Controls, Cooling Method, Functionality
6. Heating
Heating System, Normal Operating Controls, Heating Method, Functionality
7. Fireplace
Visible Components, Firebox, Chimney, Lintels, Dampers, Flue, Cleanouts
8. Plumbing
Water Main, Fuel Supply, Water Heater, Water Supply, Drains, and Fixtures
9. Electrical
Service Entry, Meter, Service Main, Electrical Panels, Lights, Fixtures, Receptacles, Smoke & CO
10. Doors, Windows, Interior
Representative Number of Doors & Windows, Condition of Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Stairs
11. Garage
Fire Separation, Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Garage Door, Automatic Door Opener
North Carolina Inspection Information
In North Carolina, home inspections are regulated by the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board, under the authority of the Office of State Fire Marshal, which itself is under the NC Department of Insurance.