Harbour Home Inspection Components
Harbour Home Inspections is Indiana’s premier home inspection company.
When you shop for a home in Indiana, whether you are looking for a fixer-upper,
new construction, or one in move-in condition, Harbour Home Inspections provides
a detailed analysis of your structure, so you know exactly what condition it is
in. Take a look at the details of everything we inspect for our report by reviewing
a sample report to the right, or click through the details of our report below.
Roofs are inspected visually and walked on or viewed from an area that does
not put either the inspector or the roof at risk. Steep, wet, snow or ice
covered roofs are not walked on. Slate, tile or asbestos roofs are not walked
on. Specifics will be in the report.
The exterior is inspected visually at grade level. The inspector’s evaluation
is based on generally accepted building practices and the age of the components.
Inspection of the exterior grounds and drainage is visual and intended to determine if
the grading is properly carrying surface water away from the foundation. It is based on
normal weather conditions at the time of the inspection. Inspectors do not perform a
soil analysis or evaluate homes based on geological conditions.
Heating and cooling inspections are visual. Weather permitting; we will operate both the
heating and A/C units in their respective modes. We will use normal controls and evaluate
how well the system is performing its intended function.
Plumbing inspections are visual and operational. Inspectors operate normal controls and
put the system through a normal cycle.
Electrical inspections are visual and operational. Inspectors operate all normal switches,
test a representative number of outlets and observe visible lines.
Kitchen and laundry inspections are visual and operational.
Bathroom inspections are visual and operational. Inspectors
operate plumbing fixtures to determine the presence of leaks
and look for water damage.
Interior room inspections are conducted visually. Inspectors
examine and base findings on homes of similar construction
and age.
Garages and carports are inspected based on accessibility and
are reported as being attached or detached from the house
structure. The exterior components (i.e. roof, walls, eaves,
fascias, gutters, etc.) should be reported when defects exist.
They should also be reported when they differ from those
components previously listed as part of the house structure.
Interior components (i.e. walls, etc.) should be reported
when defects exist and when they differ from those components
previously listed as part of the house structure.
Attic inspections are visual. Inspectors will access the attic if
possible. Most attics are unfinished and outside the living space
of the home.
Foundation inspections are visual and limited to accessible components.
Accessibility will vary due to type of foundation and other obstacles.
The most common problem concerning foundations is water.
