The bones of the building are it’s structure. During inspectionn and inspector will look at the exterior first determining how the struction works with the ground and enviroment. The inspector will look at the angle of the ground, the landscaping, and vegetation. He will look at decks, stairs, and handrails built onto the structure for hazzards.

The basement and crawl spaces will be examined to make sure they meet industry standards for size and ventilation. The inspector will make recommendations for changes if they do not meet these standards. Basements should have a ceiling height of at least 6 foot 8 inches and crawlspaces should house electrical, plumbing, or heating systems. They are not meant for human habitation.

The inspector will check the roof structure for drainage issues and wether it is flashed properly to prevent leakage. Inspectors will climb to the roof and look for damage, discolorations, and moss on the roof material.

The doors and windows will be examined making sure they open and close properly. The walls will be checked for soundness and movement damage due to weather. The walls will be checked for any moisture damage. The functionality of the exterior wall coverings will be examined.

The inspection of structure is a pretty intense over all inspection where almost all sections of the home are examined.

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