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Residential Home Inspection - What's Inspected

Ellingwood Pro uses InterNachi’s standards of practice to complete all home inspections which includes but not limited to the following:

Exterior Inspection

Roof-covering materials, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashings, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations, exterior wall covering, eaves, soffits, and fascia, a representative number of windows, all door, walkways, driveways, stairs, steps, stoops, stairways, ramps, porches, decks, balconies, carports, railings, guards, handrails, vegetation, surface drainage, retaining wall, grading, electrical service drop, overhead, gooseneck and drip loops, service mast, service conduit, and raceway.

Interior Home Inspection

Basement, foundation, crawlspace and structure, attic, insulation, ventilation, a representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, steps, landing, stairways, ramps, railings, guards, handrails, garage vehicle doors, mechanical exhaust systems in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area, fireplace, a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures, receptacles, all ground-fault circuit interrupters receptacles and circuit breaks observed and deemed to be GFCI

Systems and Appliances

Heating system, cooling system, main water supply shut-off valve, main fuel supply shut-off valve, water heating equipment, venting connections, temperature/pressure relieve valves, interior water supply, all fixtures and faucets, all toilets, all sinks, tubs ans showers for functional drainage, drains, waste and vent systems, sump pumps, electrical service drop

DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF PURCHASING A HOME WITHOUT FIRST GETTING A HOME INSPECTION! VISIT OUR INSPECTION PACKAGES PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH INSPECTION PACKAGE WITH US.

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High-quality images
We will take images throughout our inspection and integrate them into our document, illustrating the issues that we may find with the property in question, and providing you with a comprehensive overview of its condition.
Simple & Step-by-Step
Our reports are easy to digest and understand, and are broken into individual sections, such as Interior, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, Roof, and so on. This makes it easy for you to review our findings.
Mobile Friendly Reports
Our reports can be generated for viewing on both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring that you can always view the results of your inspection, even when you’re on-the-go.
Same Day Email Delivery

We know your time is valuable so we don’t keep you waiting. We guarantee that we will deliver your report to you the same day as your inspection, so that you can take any necessary actions quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We are fully insured, and all of our inspectors are licensed and certified in their fields.

A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive assessment of the home’s accessible systems and components, including the roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interior, and exterior. It helps buyers and sellers understand the current condition of a property.

A professional home inspection provides an unbiased report that can help you make an informed decision, uncover hidden issues, and even serve as a negotiating tool during the buying process.

Typically, inspections are scheduled once your offer has been accepted and before closing. Scheduling early ensures enough time to address any issues that may be found.

If an area is inaccessible, such as an attic, crawl space, locked room, or if furniture or other items are blocking access, we will note it in your report and recommend that it be addressed separately. Please note that we cannot move items or furniture during the inspection.

You’ll receive your full inspection report digitally on the same day as the inspection. View our sample reports here.

No. While our inspectors have construction backgrounds, repairing defects would be a conflict of interest. We provide the report so you can seek the right professionals for repairs.

We service Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee. For a full list of counties and areas we cover, please visit our Service Area Page.

Please note that some services, such as WDO (Wood Destroying Organism) Inspections and Pool & Spa Inspections, are not available in Tennessee.

Not at this time, but this is a service we are considering offering in the future.

No. We do not currently offer well or septic inspections, but we do offer Water Quality Testing.

Most inspections take 2–3 hours, depending on the home’s size, age, and condition.

We recommend clients arrive about a half hour after the inspection starts. This allows the inspector to get established and then walk you through their findings at the end. If you can’t attend, don’t worry because we’ll send a detailed report with photos and can review it with you over the phone.

We inspect major systems and components of the home that are accessible and safe to enter, including the roof, attic, crawlspace, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more. For a detailed list, visit our informational page.

Yes, as long as the spaces are safely accessible.

No. Inspections are not pass/fail—they are designed to report on the condition of the property. Most issues are repairable; it’s up to the buyer how to proceed.

Pricing depends on the home’s size and location. Use our free estimate tool to get an instant quote.

Make sure all utilities are on, pets are secured, and access is clear to areas like the attic, crawlspace, and electrical panels. If utilities are not on, it limits what can be inspected.

Yes. We can return to inspect specific items after repairs have been made. Re-inspections are limited to previously noted defects and do require a separate fee to schedule

Yes. We can inspect properties with up to 4 units. Anything over 4 units is considered a commercial building and is not part of our residential inspection services. For convenience, we offer a specific Multi-Unit Inspection option in our online scheduler, but we recommend calling us directly so we can assist with scheduling and ensure all details are covered.