Home Inspections

The Home Inspection process at Wall to Wall Home Inspection Services

The State of Wisconsin has rules and regulations regarding what we are to inspect, and how to inspect a house. Those rules are very lenient and give home inspectors a lot of discretion with the inspection. The rules and regulations can be reviewed at (State Statute 440.97) and (Chapter SPS 131).

A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to the client a written report of findings. The client then uses the knowledge gained to make informed decisions about their pending real estate purchase. The home inspector describes the condition of the home at the time of inspection but does not guarantee future condition, efficiency, or life expectancy of systems or components.

At Wall to Wall we believe you deserve better! So we do the most thorough inspection in the industry. When Wall to Wall was started 22 years ago, we reviewed the state rules and regulations and used them as the start point for our inspection system. We added to our reports more details, more descriptions and photos which are not required by the State of Wisconsin.

Exterior:

• House and garage structure
• Siding, window/doors trim, flashings, and soffit/fascia materials
• Decks, porches, balconies, stoops, and steps
• Drainage and grading around buildings
• Driveways, patios, and sidewalks
• Roofing, chimney, flashing, roof penetrations and gutters systems
• Any electrical and/or exterior hose bibs
• AC systems

Interior:

• Walls, ceilings, floors, and steps
• Operate as many doors and windows as possible
• Running all plumbing fixtures and checking systems for any leakage
• Operate as many outlets/lights as possible for proper operation / wiring / safety
• Heating, cooling, waste piping, plumbing and electrical systems
• Smoke and CO detectors
• Attic and unfinished spaces (including structure, ventilation, insulation, water stains/seepage and more)

Basement:

• Foundation type and condition (including water leakage, condensation, cracks, movements, discolorations and more)
• Floor type and condition (including water seepage, condensation, cracks, movements, discolorations and more)
• Support system condition (including columns, floors, and beams)
• Furnace (checked for proper operation and safety)
• Water heater (checked for proper operation and safety)
• Waste piping and clean water plumbing systems
• Sump crock systems or Palmer valve systems
• Electrical systems (including removing main panel covers and checking for proper wiring / safety)

All these items are looked at and more. All the conditions are documented on a computerized narrative report. You, and your realtor, will receive the full report, including pictures, the same day by email.