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Pre-Inspection Checklist

Help us perform the best home inspection possible by making sure these checklist items are complete prior to the inspection date.

Columbus Home Inspection Services

The standard items included in a CAI home inspection include some of the following items. For a complete list of what is included in our home inspection, see our Scope page.
  • Roof, vents, flashings, and trim.
  • Gutters and downspouts.
  • Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations.
  • Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings.
  • Eaves, soffit and fascia.
  • Grading and drainage.
  • Basement, foundation and crawlspace.
  • Water penetration and foundation movement.
  • Heating systems.
  • Cooling systems.
  • Lighting and switches. 
  • Water heating system.
  • Interior and exterior doors and operations.
  • Insulation and ventilation.
  • Exterior wall coverings.
  • Handrails, guardrails, and stairways
  • Windows and operations.
  • Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers.
  • Attics, rafters, trusses, and insulation.
  • Food disposals.
  • Kitchen countertops and cabinets.
  • Flooring.
  • Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets.
  • Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
  • Electrical service line and meter box.
  • Main disconnect and service amperage.
  • Electrical panels, breakers and fuses.
  • Grounding and bonding.
  • GFCI's and AFCI's.
  • Fireplace damper door and hearth.

Radon Testing

The EPA recommends that you know what the indoor radon level is in any home you are considering buying.  Ask the seller for their radon test results. If the home has not yet been tested, you should have the house tested. CAI provides home inspectors that are trained in proper Radon testing procedures and can put the risk of Radon in perspective for you.

Mold Testing

Mold Testing Columbus Ohio
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing.  Molds have the potential to cause health problems as they produce allergens, irritants and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances called mycotoxins.  Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.  Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).  Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. Your CAI home inspector will help you visually identify any mold issues and can also perform additional air quality testing for airborne mold spores.

Termite Inspection

Termite Inspection by Licensed Termite Inspectors
Wood-destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a house, and may go undetected for a long period of time.  We provide inspections for termites and other wood destroying organisms by certified termite inspectors licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Lead Testing

Lead is a poisonous metal that was once commonly used in the manufacture of paint, gasoline, and plumbing. While U.S. law has banned the use of lead in new construction, existing lead-based paint and plumbing in homes may present a significant health hazard, especially for children. Our home inspectors provide a wide array of testing procedures to ensure you and your family are safe.

Asbestos Testing

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to provide increased strength, heat insulation and fire resistance. From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer in the forms of mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity, and asbestosis, in which the lungs become scarred with fibrous tissue. Our CAI home inspectors can help you identify materials that could potentially contain asbestos and verify the presence of asbestos through laboratory testing.

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