prepare for a home inspection
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HOW TOPREPARE
FOR A HOME INSPECTION
If a home is empty, leave the
utilities on and Pilot lights lit
.
Make sure electrical sockets,
light fixtures, switchesand fans work.
Confirm smokeand carbon monoxide
detectors operate.
Check thatfaucets and toilets
run properlyand don’t leak
Clean stove and oven so they wontsmoke and set off alarm when tested.
Verify doors and windows open and
close and allhardware works.
Clear obstructionsaround furnace,
water heaters andattic access.
Leave keys for outbuildings and exterior electrical
boxes.
Remove brushand debris from
exterior inspectionpoint.
GatherDocumentation for
renovations or repairsthat have been made.
Provide sketchshowing location of septic tank and well.
Remove orcrate pets.
Plan to be awayfor three hours
minimum.
Consider having home
pre-inspected so issues can be fixed before Official inspection.
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