What's Included in a Standard MA Home Inspection?

As a licensed home inspector practicing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts our inspections and written reports are carried out in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors Rules and Regulations Governing Home Inspection Companies - 266 CMR 6.00: Standards of Practice at https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/01/05/266cmr6.pdf

Roof

roof covering, drainage, flashing, roof penetrations, skylights, chimneys, signs of leaks on building components

Exterior

wall covering, trim, entry doors, garage door operators, windows, decking, stairs, eaves, soffits, driveways, vegetation, walkways

Kitchen and Baths

Counters, cabinets,sinks, fixtures,

Structural/Basement

Foundation, basement floor, floor superstructure, columns, and roof framing

Electrical

Service entrance and equipment, grounding, over current protection, branch wiring, ground fault protection devices

Plumbing

Water supply and distribution, drainage, waste and vents, hot water generator, sump pumps, plumbing fixtures

Heating & Cooling

Heating and central cooling equipment, exterior venting, normal operating controls, distribution and insulation are some of the inspected systems

General Interior

Home inspector looks at walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, cabinets, counters, a representative number of doors and windows

Attached Garage

Accessible floors, walls, and garage door openers.