The roof covering, gutters, roof penetrations (vents, flashings, skylights, chimney) and general structure of the roof is examined.

The home lot is inspected for landscaping affecting surface drainage and exposure. The home exterior (walls, siding, flashing, trim), penetrations (doors, windows) and associated attached structures (stairs, railings, decks) are inspected for safety, integrity, barrier to water intrusion and need of repair.

The visual structure of the home and the foundation are inspected for movement (settling or cracking) and indicaitons of water penetration, including wood contact with soil or rot.

The integrity of the electrical service for the home is inspected to ensure required safety and performance considerations are in place. Inspection begins at the service drop (service entrance conduit) and meter, and continues onto the main service panel, which is checked for service amperage rating, appropriate grounding / bonding and observed deficiencies (scortching, missing covers, loose wires, double taps etc). The branch circuits throughout the house will be verified for proper wiring and Ground Fault / Arc Fault protection.

The water main and associated shut off will be located as the supply point to the home. The integrity of water heating equipment will be inspected (energy source, venting, temperature-pressure relief valve). The interior water supply system of fixtures, faucets and drains will be inspected for proper functionality. Toilets, showers, sinks and disposals will operated and checked for proper operation and absence of leaks.

Proper operation of the air conditioning and heating systems will be inspected using normal operating controls. Visual inspectoin of accessable components will be performed to identify any drainage, corrosion or sealing issues.

Interior floors, walls, ceilings and stairways will be inspected for evidence of safety hazards, structural issues or water intrution. Doors and windows will be characterized inspected for normal operation, sealing and obvious fogging. Garage doors will be inspected including proper operation of automatic door controls and electronic sensors.

A mold inpection is a specialized, optional service. While fungi and specifically mold fungi occur naturally, high levels of mold have shown the potential to be health risks. If you have a concern about the presence of mold in your home, a mold inpection may be appropriate.

Mold testing consists of collecting and comparing indoor / outdoor samples, inspecting the home for conditions condusive to mold growth, and swab sampling of suspected mold growths. Samples are sent to a lab for evaluation and a formal report is issued.

Mold Inspection Standards of Practice 

Beachside Home Inspection performs inspections for commercial properties including office suites, store fronts and light commercial facilities.