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START AT $199 FOR A NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION BY A
STATE CERTIFIED NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTOR. STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA / NC LICENSED ASHI, NACHI CERTIFIED, NORTH CAROLINA
INSPECTOR, HOME INSPECTION SERVICES FOR COUNTIES ALAMANCE,
CHATHAM, JOHNSTON, LEE, ORANGE, WAKE. TOWNS AND SURROUNDING
AREAS APEX, CARY, CHAPEL HILL, DURHAM, HILLSBOROUGH, RALEIGH
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THE FOLLOWING ARE
NATIONALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR HOME
INSPECTIONS
ONE - GROUNDS - A
North Carolina home inspection will include an inspection of
the grounds. The home inspector will first make a visible
inspection of the grounds around the house to see if the
natural rain water is draining away from the house or towards
the house. Rain water that drains towards the house could
undermine the structure, damage the foundation and allow water
to penetrate the basement.
TWO - OVERALL CONDITION - A North Carolina home
inspection will include a visible inspection of the dwelling
for overall condition. The NC home inspector will inspect the
overall condition of the house, the settlement, and conduct a
visible evaluation of the structure for squareness and
vertical plumb. The visible includes where exposed, the
foundation, side walls, roof line, and any extensions that may
have been added to the house. Many time structural defects are
noted by just simply stepping back and looking at the overall
squareness of the house.
THREE - ROOF LINE AND ROOF - A North Carolina home
inspection will include a visible inspection of the exposed
areas of the complete roof. The NC home inspector will visibly
inspect the house roof line for squareness and the ridge beam
for any deflection. The complete roof will be given an overall
visible inspection for condition and deflection. A low section
in the roof is a good indication that there may be a rafter or
roof sheathing problem.
FOUR - ENTRANCE STEPS - A North Carolina
home inspection will include an inspection of the entrance
steps or ground level entrance areas. The N C home inspector
will inspect all the entrance steps of the house. The entrance
steps are a very high maintenance item. This inspector has
discovered that most houses over five years old need some type
of general maintenance to the entrance steps or stoop. Two of
the more serious problems of entrance steps other than general
maintenance is concrete deterioration and stoop rotation.
Stoop rotation is when the foundation of a concrete, stone, or
brick stoop has heavy settlement, causing it to rotate back
into the foundation of the house. This condition can cause
serious cracks in the foundation. In other words, the stoop
because of settlement is putting heavy pressure on the
foundation wall that can cause the wall to crack.
FIVE - EXTERIOR FOUNDATION INSPECTION - A North
Carolina home inspection includes a visible inspection of the
exposed areas of the exterior foundation. The N C home
inspector will inspect the exterior of the foundation for
cracks, bulging, bowing, deterioration, and heavy settlement.
Particular attention will be paid to areas of the foundation
where there may be large trees growing. The NC home inspector
will be looking for foundation damage from large tree roots.
Another area of concern is the foundation area where a rain
gutter downspouts may be discharging water right alongside the
foundation. Thousands of gallons of rain water being
discharged right alongside the foundation, eventually will
damage the foundation and penetrate the basement.
SIX - INTERIOR STRUCTURAL FRAMING - A North
Carolina home inspector includes a visible inspection of the
exposed areas of the interior framing. The N C home inspector
will make a visible inspection of the house interior for
structural problems. When feasible , he will inspect the main
beam, lolly columns, rim and floor joists and all other
components of the structure. Particular attention will be paid
to the levelness of the floors. Floors that have a visible
noticeable slope is an indication that there may be a
structural problem.
SEVEN - OVERALL CONDITION OF THE DOORS AND WINDOWS -
A North Carolina home inspection includes an inspection of
the doors and windows. The N C home inspector will make a
visible inspection for : the condition and squareness of the
doors and windows which is a good indicator of the settlement
of the house. Doors that are really out of square and a if the
floor has a severe slope, definitely would call for a visible
inspection and evaluation of the framing and foundation. The N
C home inspector will also test a number of the windows for
condition and ease of operation.
EIGHT - INTERIOR FOUNDATION - A North Carolina
home inspection includes a visible inspection of the exposed
areas of the interior foundation. The N C home inspector will
inspect when feasible, crawl spaces, slab foundation, and
basement floors and walls for structural condition and
settlement. These are the areas that are most susceptible to
water damage. The inspector will be inspecting for: cracks,
heavy settlement, deterioration of the concrete, displacement
of foundation walls, heaving or settlement of the slab or
basement floors. The areas mentioned are just a few of the
main areas of the interior foundation inspection.
NINE - INTERIOR STRUCTURE - A North Carolina home
inspection includes a visible inspection of the interior
condition of the dwelling. The N C home inspector will inspect
the interior walls floors and ceilings for structural
problems. First he will inspect the visible wood framing in
the basement such as sill plates, girders, and floor joists,
just to name a few framing components. The home inspector NC
will be looking for: wood rot, functional support columns, the
condition of the main beam and floor joists, and, if visible,
the condition of the sub flooring. In the inspection of the
wall and ceilings, the inspector will be inspecting for:
cracks , displacement, water damage and the overall condition.
TEN - ATTIC AREA - A North Carolina home inspection
includes an inspection of the attic. The NC home inspector
will inspect the attic areas when feasible for any structural
problems with the floor, rafters, walls, main beam and all
other structural components. Particular attention will be paid
to the rafters. The inspector will be looking for sagged,
rotted, or cracked rafters that may need repair or
replacement. Note, for safety reasons, a home inspector
doesn't have to enter an unfloored attic.
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Licensed North Carolina Home
Inspector Serving: Alamance County, Chatham County, Johnston
County, Lee County, Orange County, Wake County. Towns and
surrounding areas for Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham,
Hillsborough, and Raleigh.
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