What is a Annual Home Maintenance Inspection?
Even the most vigilant homeowner can, from time to time, miss small problems or forget about performing some routine home repairs and seasonal maintenance.
Thatâs why an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection will help you keep your home in good condition, prevent serious issues, and increase your home’s resale value.
Why should I order an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection?
Do you have your car serviced on a regular basis?
Do you have your heating and air conditioning systems serviced on a regular basis?
An Annual Home Maintenance Inspection is the same as having your car or heating/air conditioning systems services on a regular basis. The most important thing to understand as a homeowner is that your house also requires care and regular maintenance. As time goes on, parts of your house will wear out, break down, deteriorate, leak, or simply stop working.
No need to worry. Donât get overwhelmed. You are not alone.
Arch Inspections can help you with maintaining your home. Consider ordering an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection to set your mind at ease. Â Iâll show you what you should look for as a smart homeowner.Â
What can you inspect with the Annual Home Maintenance Inspection?
The Annual Home Maintenance Inspection may include but is not be limited to the following items:
Here is a list Annual Home Maintenance Inspection items we can help you with.
- Wall Cladding
- Flashing
- Trim
- Eaves
- Soffits
- Fascias
- Entryway Doors
- Windows
- Garage Doors
- Decks
- Balconies
- Steps
- Areaways
- Porches
- Railings
- Vegetation
- Grading
- Drainage
- Driveways
- Patios
- Walkways
- Retaining Walls
- Planters
- Fencing
- Pilasters
- Gates
- Installed Lighting
- Roof Coverings
- Tiles
- Shingles
- Rolled Roofing
- Built Up Roofing
- Soffits
- Observable Underlayment
- Roof Drainage Systems
- Flashings
- Skylights
- Chimneys
- Crowns
- Caps
- Spark Arrestors
- Roof Penetrations
- Plumbing Vents
- Interior Vents
- Attic Vents
- Enviromental Systems Installed
- Condensate Drains
- Layered Materials
- Wear of Matrerials
- Signs of leaks
- Abnormal Condensation
- Walls
- Ceiling
- Floors
- Steps
- Stairways
- Balconies
- Railings
- Counters
- Cabinets
- Doors
- Windows
- Separation Walls
- Ceilings
- Doors Between
- Dwelling Unit and Garage
- Foundation
- Floors
- Walls
- Columns
- Ceilings
- Roofs
- Safely Accessible Crawl Spaces and Attic Spaces
- Insulation and Vapor Retarders in Unfinished Spaces
- Ventilation of Attics and Foundation Areas
- Kitchen Venting Systems
- Bathroom Venting Systems
- Laundry Venting Systems
- Service Entrance Conductors
- Service Equipment
- Grounding Equipment
- Main Overcurrent Device
- Main and Distribution Panels
- Sub Panels
- Amperage Ratings
- Voltage Ratings of Service
- Branch Circuit Conductors
- Overcurrent Devices
- Compatibility of Ampacities and Voltages
- Operation of Installed Lighting Fixtures
- Switches
- Receptacles
- Garage Recpticals
- Polarity and Grounding of Receptacles
- Operation of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles
- Carport Receptacles
- Exterior Recpeticals
- Service Entry Conductor Materials
- Service type
- Location of Main and Distribution Panel
- Permanently Installed Heating Systems
- Heating Equipment
- Normal Operating Controls
- Automatic Safety Controls
- Fans
- Flues and Vents Heat Distribution Systems
- Pumps
- Ducts and Piping
- Dampers
- Insulation
- Air filters
- Registers
- Radiators
- Fan Coil Units
- Convectors
- Presence of Installed Heat Source in Each Room
- Energy Source
- Operate Systems Using Normal Operating Controls
- Open Normal Access Panels provided For Routine Homeowner Maintenance
- Central Air Conditioning
- Cooling and Air Handling Equipment
- Distribution System Presence of Installed Cooling Source in Each Room
INTERIORS
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STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
INSULATION & VENTILATION
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HEATING AND CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
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ELECTRICAL
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What is a Virtual Home InspectionÂŽ?
The Virtual Home InspectionÂŽ process is very similar to our typical home inspection, but is completed virtually and does not include a written report. With our Virtual Home InspectionÂŽ, you still receive the same attention as you normally would by one of our trusted Home Inspectors. Only difference is we are not physically next to you while we discuss the home.
The Virtual Home InspectionÂŽ provides you with an expert opinion on the condition of your home any time of the day. Giving you the peace of mind when you need it most.
Types of buildings inspected
- Single family
- Multi family
- Condo
- Town house
- Light commercial
HEATING AND CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
- Permanently Installed Heating Systems
- Heating Equipment
- Normal Operating Controls
- Automatic Safety Controls
- Fans
- Flues and Vents Heat Distribution Systems
- Pumps
- Ducts and Piping
- Dampers
- Insulation
- Air filters
- Registers
- Radiators
- Fan Coil Units
- Convectors
- Presence of Installed Heat Source in Each Room
- Energy Source
- Operate Systems Using Normal Operating Controls
- Open Normal Access Panels provided For Routine Homeowner Maintenance
- Central Air Conditioning
- Cooling and Air Handling Equipment
- Distribution System Presence of Installed Cooling Source in Each Room
INTERIORS
- Walls
- Ceiling
- Floors
- Steps
- Stairways
- Balconies
- Railings
- Counters
- Cabinets
- Doors
- Windows
- Separation Walls
- Ceilings
- Doors Between
- Dwelling Unit and Garage
INSULATION & VENTILATION
- Insulation and Vapor Retarders in Unfinished Spaces
- Ventilation of Attics and Foundation Areas
- Kitchen Venting Systems
- Bathroom Venting Systems
- Laundry Venting Systems
ELECTRICAL
- Service Entrance Conductors
- Service Equipment
- Grounding Equipment
- Main Overcurrent Device
- Main and Distribution Panels
- Sub Panels
- Amperage Ratings
- Voltage Ratings of Service
- Branch Circuit Conductors
- Overcurrent Devices
- Compatibility of Ampacities and Voltages
- Operation of Installed Lighting Fixtures
- Switches
- Receptacles
- Garage Recpticals
- Polarity and Grounding of Receptacles
- Operation of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles
- Carport Receptacles
- Exterior Recpeticals
- Service Entry Conductor Materials
- Service type
- Location of Main and Distribution Panel
STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
- Foundation
- Floors
- Walls
- Columns
- Ceilings
- Roofs
- Safely Accessible Crawl Spaces and Attic Spaces
EXTERIOR
- Wall Cladding
- Flashings
- Trim
- Eaves
- Soffits
- Fascias
- Entryway Doors
- Windows
- Garage Doors
- Decks
- Balconies
- Steps
- Areaways
- Porches
- Railings
- Vegetation
- Grading
- Drainage
- Driveways
- Patios
- Walkways
- Retaining Walls
- Planters
- Fencing
- Pilasters
- Gates
- Installed Lighting
ROOFING
- Roof Coverings
- Tiles
- Shingles
- Rolled Roofing
- Built Up Roofing
- Soffits
- Observable Underlayment
- Roof Drainage Systems
- Flashings
- Skylights
- Chimneys
- Crowns
- Caps
- Spark Arrestors
- Roof Penetrations
- Plumbing Vents
- Interior Vents
- Attic Vents
- Enviromental Systems Installed
- Condensate Drains
- Layered Materials
- Wear of Matrerials
- Signs of leaks
- Abnormal Condensation
PLUMBING
- Interior Water Supply
- Distribution System
- Piping Materials
- Compatability Supports
- Pipe Insulation
- Kitchen Fixtures and Faucets
- Bathroom Fixtures and Faucets
- Toilets
- Showers
- Bath Tubs
- Leaks in Plumbing Componenets
- Functional Flow Tests
- Cross Connections
- Interior Drains
- Waste and Vent System
- Traps
- Drains
- Waste
- Vent Piping
- Hot Water Systems
- Water Heating Equipment
- Normal Operating Controls
- Automatic Safety Controls
- Flues
- Vents
- Fuel Source
- Distribution system
Analyzing a home is complicated.
Having a trusted home inspector with you every step of the way makes your life easier.
Call us at 201.298.3722Â or
Fill out the form below to order your
Virtual Home Inspection ÂŽ.
- Interior Water Supply
- Distribution System
- Piping Materials
- Compatability Supports
- Pipe Insulation
- Kitchen Fixtures and Faucets
- Bathroom Fixtures and Faucets
- Toilets
- Showers
- Bath Tubs
- Leaks in Plumbing Componenets
- Functional Flow Tests
- Cross Connections
- Interior Drains
- Waste and Vent System
- Traps
- Drains
- Waste
- Vent Piping
- Hot Water Systems
- Water Heating Equipment
- Normal Operating Controls
- Automatic Safety Controls
- Flues
- Vents
- Fuel Source
- Distribution system
What do I get with an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection?
Included with the Annual Home Maintenance Inspection is a binder which will track your home’s inspection records. This Home Maintenance Log will show prospective buyers that you truly cared about your home, and will most likely increase your home’s resale value.
