What to Expect from Your Inspection

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Shoveltown Home Inspections, LLC provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn.

After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in my easy-to-read Spectora report, that will be delivered in HTML, PDF and/or printed format. From that report, you’ll be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.

Standards of Practice

Included In Your Inspection

Wondering what’s included in a standard home inspection from Unlocked Inspections? Here is a quick overview of the services included in your home inspection, and the major systems that we analyze and assess throughout the process.

  • Roof

    The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.

  • Exterior

    This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.

  • HVAC

    We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.

  • Plumbing

    We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including water heaters, tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.

  • Electrical Systems

    We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.

  • Appliances

    We will test and examine all built-in appliances like dishwasher, integrated refrigerator, and garbage disposal.

  • Doors, Windows & Interior

    We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.

  • Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces

    We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.

  • Attic, Ventilation & Insulation

    We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.

What's Included in a Home Inspection

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Shoveltown Home Inspections provides inspection services to areas south and west of Boston and Rhode Island including the South Shore, South Coast, Metro West and Upper Cape areas.

Residential • Condominiums • Multi-family • Mobile/Manufactured Home • Commercial • Pre-sale Consultation •  Post Purchase and Home Maintenance inspection