Roof & Coverings
Shingles, flashing, ridge, valleys, gutters, attached chimneys (visible).
What's covered
Over 1,600 items inspected on every home.
I follow the NC Home Inspector Licensing Board Standards of Practice — the full 2018 SOP is linked below — and routinely go beyond the minimum where the home calls for it.
Systems & components
The 12 areas I inspect on every home
Each visit covers these systems and the connections between them. I document findings with photographs and plain-English explanations in a single, organized report.
Structure & Foundation
General structural inspection, foundation type and condition, framing where visible.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance, panels, branch circuits, outlets, switches, smoke alarm systems.
Plumbing Systems
Supply lines, drain/waste/vent, fixtures, water heaters, leak checks.
Heating & Cooling
Furnaces, heat pumps, A/C, ductwork accessibility, thermostats.
Windows & Doors
Operation, glazing, seals, exterior doors, weatherproofing.
Siding & Exterior Trim
Siding condition, trim, caulking, harmful condensation indicators.
Decks & Porches
Structural integrity, fasteners, railings, ledger connection, decay indicators.
Attic Components
Visible insulation, ventilation, framing, signs of moisture intrusion or pests.
Crawl Space
Floor systems, moisture, vapor barriers, supports, ventilation, evidence of intrusion. Hands-on, not flashlight-from-the-door.
Drainage & Grading
Site grading, drainage paths, downspouts, water issues affecting structures.
Fireplace & Safety
Visible fireplace and chimney, smoke alarms, CO alarms, many other safety features.
State mandate
Inspections follow NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Standards of Practice
I'm bound by — and meet or exceed — the NC HILB Standards of Practice on every inspection. You can download the official 2018 SOP from the NC HILB:
NC Standards of Practice (2018)
The complete reference document the NC Home Inspector Licensure Board uses to define the minimum scope of a home inspection in North Carolina.
A note on related services
What's not in a standard home inspection
Some specialty services require separate licenses and are not part of a standard home inspection in NC:
- Wood-destroying insect / termite reports require an NC pest-control license.
- Radon testing is a separate environmental measurement.
- Mold sampling is a separate laboratory service.
- Septic and well evaluations are typically performed by specialists or the county.
- Pool, spa, and lawn irrigation are commonly excluded — though I'll happily report on visible condition.
I'll recommend independent professionals I trust for each of these when they fit your transaction.
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Resale, new construction, or 11-month warranty — same standard of care, same plain-English report.