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A field guide for home inspectors on dryer vent inspections: common fire-risk defects, improper materials, routing/termination issues, lint buildup indicators, and defensible report language.
A practical guide for home inspectors on foundation cracks: how to document location/patterns, red flags vs common cosmetic cracking, and defensible report language that stays in scope.
A practical water heater inspection checklist for home inspectors: TPR valve basics, venting and combustion safety, leaks and corrosion, seismic strapping, temperature settings, and report language templates.
A practical roof leak inspection field guide for home inspectors: interior-to-attic-to-roof workflow, what to photograph, common leak sources, and defensible report language templates.
A practical final walkthrough inspection checklist for new construction: what to check room-by-room and system-by-system, what photos to capture, and how to write findings clearly for builders and buyers.
A practical roof leak inspection workflow for home inspectors: interior-to-attic-to-roof tracing, what to photograph, common leak sources, and defensible report language.
A practical 4-point inspection report workflow for inspectors: what to capture for roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, what photos matter most, and sample wording.
A practical fire safety inspection checklist: egress, alarms, extinguishers, electrical hazards, storage, and report language templates for clear documentation.
A practical smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection checklist for home inspectors: placement basics, testing approach, common defects, photo list, and report language templates.
A practical irrigation sprinkler system inspection checklist for home inspectors: controller/zones/heads/valves/backflow, common defects, what to photograph, and report language templates.
A practical sump pump inspection checklist for home inspectors: components to check, discharge routing, testing tips, common defects, photos to capture, and report language templates.
A practical roof leak inspection checklist for home inspectors: interior-to-exterior tracing, what to photograph, common leak sources, and report language templates.
A practical new construction inspection checklist for inspectors: pre-drywall, final, and 11-month walkthrough flows, photo list, and report language for common defects.
A practical plumbing inspection checklist for home inspectors: supply, drains, fixtures, water heater, common defects, what to photograph, and report language templates.
A practical roofing inspection checklist for home inspectors: what to check on asphalt, tile, metal, and flat roofs, what to photograph, and report language that reduces callbacks.
A practical electrical panel inspection checklist for home inspectors: what to photograph, common defects to document, safety red flags, and report language templates.
Deck inspection checklist covering ledger boards, joists, railings, fasteners, rot, and structural safety. A complete field guide for home inspectors.
Complete plumbing inspection checklist for home inspectors — supply lines, drains, water heaters, fixtures, and what to document at every step.
A comprehensive commercial property inspection checklist covering exterior, interior, MEP systems, ADA compliance, and fire safety. Built for field inspectors.
Complete HVAC inspection checklist for field inspectors — furnace, AC, ductwork, ventilation, and thermostat checks with documentation tips and common defects.
The master home inspection checklist experienced inspectors actually use — organized by system. Structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, exterior, interior, attic, and crawlspace.
A detailed roofing inspection checklist for home inspectors and roof certification professionals. Covers materials, flashing, penetrations, gutters, ventilation, and documentation.
A comprehensive vehicle inspection checklist for pre-trip, fleet, and mobile inspectors. Covers exterior, interior, engine, tires, brakes, lights, and documentation best practices.
A comprehensive electrical inspection checklist covering panels, wiring, outlets, GFCI/AFCI, grounding, and common defects. Built for home inspectors and field professionals.