Prior to your scheduled home inspection, please complete the following checklist to ensure you receive a complete home inspection.  

1. Make sure the electric is on to the home and to all circuits and electrical components. A home inspector will     not plug in components or turn on breakers during an inspection.

2. Make sure the water to the home is on and functional to all fixtures. Inspectors will not turn on any shut-off      valves to get water to any fixture.

3. Make sure the gas is on to all of the gas appliances and that all pilots are lit. Inspectors will not turn on gas      valves or light pilots.

4. If the attic access is located inside a closet or other area where personal effects are in the way, remove all     items and remove any shelving that may be in the way of getting a ladder below the access. Inspectors will     not remove any personal items or shelving.

5. Make sure the attic and/or crawl space doors are accessible and unlocked.

6. Make sure a key is provided for any doors requiring a key to be opened.

7. Make sure nothing is in front of or blocking the electrical panel.

8. Remove items stored inside the sinks, bathtubs, showers, ect. so they can be tested.

9. Make sure the dishwasher is empty so it can be ran and tested.

10. Remove any items stored on and inside the stove/oven so it can be fully tested.

11. Should pets be present inside the home or in a fenced area, please have them removed or stored in a        secure place to prevent them from escaping through an open door/gate as well as to prevent any harm to        the inspector.

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