Our Inspection & Reports
Alta Vista Inspection Reports Exceed The "Standards Of Practice" Established By The American Society Of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Our Typical Home Inspection Includes These Components And Systems:
- Exterior/Site: Grading, driveways, sidewalks, front porch, patio, gates, fences/walls, decks and stairs.
- Structure: Exterior walls, trim, foundation, basement, crawl space, exterior doors and chimneys.
- Roof: Roof covering, flashings, attic and insulation.
- Electrical: Entrance wires, main electric panels, branch wiring.
- Plumbing: Piping, valves, water heater and sprinkler/irrigation system.
- Heating/Cooling/Air Distribution System: Heating system, cooling system, air handler and evaporative cooler.
- Interior: Walls, floors, ceiling, doors and windows.
- Bathrooms: Countertops, cabinets, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers and ventilation.
- Kitchen: Countertops, cabinets, sinks and built-in appliances.
- Miscellaneous: Vehicle parking area, overhead garage door, garage-to-house door, laundry room, interior stairs and fireplaces.
- Swimming Pools/Spas: Structure, filter, pumps, blowers, plumbing, heater, electrical, pool/spa security and diving boards.
Items shown in italics are optional services, provided at an additional fee.
Our inspection reports are informative and easy-to-use. Inspection items are numbered for easier reference. You can decide whether to view the report as a live interactive report on the web, or PDF document that can be saved to a computer or mobile device. Our detailed, written inspection reports include:
- A summary section listing the most significant items discovered during the inspection.
- A list of items that are high-cost and nearing the end of their useful life.
- A section describing suggested home improvements that can help provide a safer home for your family.
- An expanded comments section that provides detailed explanations of issues noted during the inspection.
- All photographs taken during the inspection are imbedded in the report. The photos can be downloaded for your use.
- Site details: This section provides answers to common questions about the new property, such as where the water shut off valve is, the type of insulation in the attic, how the home is heated-via gas or electric, etc.
