What's In Your Inspection?
Our home inspection thoroughly examines the interior, exterior and mechanical aspects of the home, and helps our clients understand its current condition so they can decide what, if anything, may need repaired before purchasing or listing it for sale.
After the inspection, we’ll upload an online inspection report to your personal client portal which will summarize our observation, recommendations and limitations.
Our Inspections follow the New Jersey Home Inspector Standards of Practice.
Click below to read the Standards of Practice.
Wondering what’s included in a standard home inspection from Purple Oak home inspections? Here is a quick overview of the services included in your home inspection, and the major systems that we analyze and assess throughout the process.
Roof
Roof Surface
Flashing
Drainage (gutters & leaders)
Chimney (exterior)
Skylights
How the roof was inspected
Insulation & Ventilation
All Insulation including unfinished spaces – (crawl spaces and attics)
Mechanical Ventilation Devices (fans in kitchen & bath)
Describe type of insulation and how ventilation is terminated (attic, exterior)
Exterior
All surfaces
Doors
Windows
Decks, Balconies, Porches, Steps, Stoops Walks
Driveways
Garages and door openers
Structure
Foundation
Floors
Walls
Ceilings
Roof
Describe materials and construction type and how we inspected it
Cooling
Central Systems
Through-The-Wall Systems
Only when temperature is above 65 degrees for 48 hours
Heating
All Installed Heating systems
Combustion Vent
- Chimney
Plumbing
Water supply
All fixtures
Drain, Waste & Venting Systems
Hot Water System
Combustion Vents
Fuel Distribution Systems
Drainage systems
Electrical
Service Entrance
Main Disconnects
All Panels (main & subs)
Grounding
Wiring
Over Current Protection
Amperage & Voltage
Interior
Walls, Ceilings & Floors
Steps, Stairs & Railings
All Cabinets
Doors & Windows
Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace
Inspect All Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
All Related Chimneys and Vents