Newman Home Inspection

 

 

 

• City of Newman Building Division: Building Division
• City of Newman Planning Division: Planning Division
• City of Newman Public Works: Public Works
• City of Newman City Clerk: City Clerk
• Newman Fire Department: Fire Department
• Newman Police Department: Police Department

 

 

• Roof-covering materials
• Gutters and downspouts
• Vents, flashing, skylights, chimneys, and other roof penetrations
• General structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors, or stairs

 

 

 

• Wall cladding, flashing, and trim
• Exterior doors
• Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches, and their associated railings
• Eaves, soffits, and fascias
• Vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls, and grading where they may adversely affect the structure
• Walkways, patios, and driveways

 

 

 

• Foundation walls, piers, columns, beams, and floors
• Basement or crawlspace for signs of water penetration
• Structural components including framing and bracing

 

 

 

• Heating system using normal operating controls
• Distribution systems (e.g., ducts, pipes, radiators)
• Presence of solid fuel burning appliances
• Vent systems, flues, and chimneys

 

 

 

• Cooling system using normal operating controls
• Distribution systems (e.g., ducts, pipes)
• Condensate drainage system

 

 

 

• Interior water supply and distribution system, including fixtures and faucets
• Drain, waste, and vent systems
• Water heating equipment
• Fuel storage and distribution systems
• Sump pumps with accessible floats

 

 

 

• Service drop, service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways
• Service equipment and main disconnects
• Service grounding
• Interior components of service panels and subpanels
• Conductors, overcurrent protection devices, and a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles
• Presence of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

 

 

 

• Fireplace hearth extensions
• Fireplace dampers, flue, and chimney (visible portions)
• Woodstoves or inserts

 

 

 

• Insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, and foundation areas
• Ventilation of attic and foundation areas
• Mechanical ventilation systems

 

 

 

• A representative number of doors and windows
• Walls, ceilings, and floors
• Steps, stairways, and railings
• Garage doors and garage door operators
• Installed countertops and cabinets

 

 

 

• General Exclusions: The inspector is not required to operate systems that are shut down, dismantle equipment, or enter areas that are not readily accessible or could be unsafe. Also, items not permanently installed and low-voltage electrical systems (like security systems, phone lines, etc.) are generally not inspected unless specified.
• Inspection Scope: The inspection is visual and non-invasive, based on what can be observed on the day of the inspection without moving personal items, furniture, or making any destructive changes.