Inspectors
Home Inspectors will not identify termite issues.
True or False.
What is False?
Home inspectors will report on the presence of termites or their damage but a NPMA-33 report does not usually come with a standard home inspection.
Receptacles/outlets in bathrooms.
What are GFCI receptacles?
The leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers.
What is Radon? - it is a odorless, tasteless gas that enters the home through cracks and gaps in the floors and walls. Young children are at greater risk than adults. High radon levels are prevalent in our area and can be easily mitigated. Testing is recommended for all homes.
Anything that isn't working as intended, such as a light switch that isn't properly wired.
What is a defect?
These types of sewer pipes will rust from the inside out and are found in many old homes.
What is Cast Iron?-
Be sure to get a sewer scope inspection
Newly constructed homes should be inspected.
True or False.
What is true? - inspections are recommended at Pre-Drywall, Pre-closing and prior to the 1 year warranty expiring so that they buyer can be sure to have all issues corrected by the builder
The governing body that licenses home inspectors.
What is DPOR?
The three foundations found in our area.
What are slabs, basements, and crawlspaces?
This type of inspection may help clients with allergies.
What is an indoor air quality assessment that can identify potential irritants?
Inspectors are required to carry Errors & Omissions Insurance.
True or False.
What is False? - state regulations do not require inspectors to carry E&O insurance.
The most energy-efficient home exterior used in our area.
What are Synthetic stucco, EIFS, or DRYVIT?
(Burgess inspections is one of the few companies in Virginia that inspects synthetic stucco)
Checking for safety defects but not water quality is part of this type of inspection.
What is a pool inspection?
Any home inspector can inspect New Construction Properties.
True or False.
False.
In order to inspect a New Construction Property (any of the 3 phases) an inspector must have the New Residential Structure certification.
This is the average lifespan of asphalt shingle roofing.
What is 20-30 years?
This is the only non-invasive way to view the underground sewer line.
What is a sewer scope inspection?
Sewer scopes look for root intrusion, offsets, bellies, blockages, breaks, and separations.