Speed up your home Inspection
- Confirm that all utilities are on (water, gas, electricity) and pilot lights are burning.
- Inform realtor of pet needs and concerns (flight risk, dangerous, keep in garage, etc).
- Replace any burned out light bulbs.
- Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - replace batteries if needed.
- Clean or replace dirty heating an dair conditioning (HVAC) air filters.
- Move any stored items away from foundation.
- Unlock any areas the inspector must access; Gates, Attic doors, Electric service panels, Closets, etc.
- Confirm areas are accessible. Remove stored items that may restrict access to attic, crawl space, electric panel, water heater, HVAC equipment, ect.
- Trim tree limbs back from roof and trim shrubs away from house to allow access.
- Repair or replace broken, damaged or missing items; door knobs, locks & latches, window locks & latches, window screens, etc.