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- Confirm that water, electric and gas service is on throughout the house, with gas pilot lights
burning and that there is sufficient oil in the oil
tank. All major appliances should be plugged in/turned
on prior to the inspection.
- Ensure that pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally they should be removed from the premises
or secured outside. Ask seller about any pets that
might be in the home.
- Have seller replace burned out bulbs prior to the inspection to avoid a "possible dead lighting
fixture" report that may suggest an electrical
problem.
- Make sure that all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are tested and mounted in the appropriate
places, and new batteries installed.
- Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters, and have heating and air conditioning units cleaned
and in working order, as well as cleaning the chimney(s)
throughout the home. Air filters should
fit securely.
- Have seller limit stored items around the home. On the exterior of the home, have them remove
debris and wood away from the foundation. These may be
cited as "conducive conditions" for
wood destroying insects.
- Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, water heaters,
attics and crawl spaces.
- Unlock the areas that inspectors must access - attic doors or hatches, electric service panels,
closets, fence gates and crawl spaces.
- Have seller cut tree limbs that overhang the roof and cut shrubs at least two feet back from
the house. Recommend removing any vines that may be growing
on the house.
- Attend to broken, missing or damaged items such as doorknobs, locks and latches; window
panes, screens and locks; cabinets, counter tops,
gutters, downspouts, siding, damaged walls
and chimney caps.
- When applicable, the septic and well should be located prior to the inspection and the location
be made known to the inspector.
