Preparing for home Inspection

Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property and will expedite your closing. Equally important to the home inspector. This allows the inspector to check areas that could have no access. Nothing can be more frustrating for the inspector when the utilities are not on. Also, pets can be a nuisance and distraction during the inspection. At times light bulbs out, which can question the operation.

Also, all windows, locks, screens, and doors should be checked for proper operation. The foundation should be visible during the inspection. All vegetation should be trimmed back. Any limbs touching the roof system be trimmed away. Keep storage away from the electrical panel, so the inspector has access.

If seller wants a quick sale of property. Preparing for the home inspection gives the homeowner better chance to sell the property.

Access

Ensure the inspector has access to the house, furnace, water heater, and HVAC units.
Remove items blocking access to essential equipment and panels.
Unlock areas like attic doors, electrical panels, and crawlspaces.

Utility Services

Confirm that all utility services are on, including gas pilot lights.

Pet Management

Secure pets outside or remove them from the premises to avoid hindrance during inspection.

Lighting and Repairs

Replace burned-out bulbs to prevent reports of non-operational lights.
Address broken or missing items such as doorknobs, locks, and window screens.

Exterior Maintenance

Clear debris and stored items from the foundation area to prevent wood-destroying insects.
Trim tree limbs 10 feet from the roof and shrubs to 1 foot from the house.