How to Get Your Home Ready for Inspection:
- Most buyers will attend. The inspection will take 2-4 hours. Please make plans to accordingly.
- Have all utilities turned on.
- Clear all attic accesses (if you have clothes in a closet where the access panel is located, please remove them before inspection and remove vehicles from the garage).
- Clear the crawl space access area and allow access to the attic.
- Clear area in front of the main electrical panel.
- Have all light bulbs functioning.
- Check for slow draining and address as needed. (i.e. Drano)
- All components listed with the home should be in operational condition during inspection (humidifiers, electronic air filters, furnace, disposals, etc.)
- Ensure all gas pilot lights (gas appliances, furnace & water heaters) are lit.
- Replace dirty furnace filters.
- Pets should not be at home during the inspection, if this is not possible, please leave a note for the inspector with any special instructions.
- If your home is to have a radon gas test, the inspector will review the procedures.
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