We Inspect:

 

Attic 

insulation

- amount, wet, compressed, voids








air/vapor barrier, if visible

- incomplete, wrong place, damage


ventilation

- amount - roof, soffit, ridge

- obstructed, mildew, rot, ice dams, condensation

- power ventilator inoperative, suspect


Access Hatch

- insulation, weather strip, fit









Flat / Cathedral Roof, if accessible

insulation

- amount, wet, condensation


ventilation

- suspect


Skylight Wells, if visible

insulation

- loose, incomplete


Knee Walls

insulation

- incomplete, falling, damage


air/vapor barrier, if visible

- wrong place, damage, incomplete


Walls

insulation

 

Basement / Crawl Spaces

insulation

- amount, incomplete, damage, falling, rim joists







 

moisture or air/vapor barrier

- incomplete, damage, wrong place









ventilation

- obstructed, leak, rot, mildew



Floors above unheated areas

insulation

- loose, fallen, incomplete, damage









air/vapor barrier

- wrong place


Pipes in unheated Areas

insulation

- location, heating cables








 

Ductwork in unheated areas, if accessible

insulation

- condensation, rust, damage







vent exhaust fan outside

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exposed plastic/foam insulation

- fire hazard, cover










recessed (pot) lights, if visible and accessible

- check/ fire hazard