MOVE-IN CERTIFIED – PRE-INSPECTION
Ready to sell your home? Acuity Home Inspections can help make your home appealing to buyers by doing a pre-inspection and making your home Move-In Certified. A Move-In Certified home is one that has no major systems in need of immediate repair or replacement and no safety hazards. If your home does have issues, this inspection can give you plenty of notice and an estimate of repair costs so you can address them before a potential buyer makes an offer. Prepare your home, justify your asking price, and avoid delays by having a pre-inspection by Acuity performed on your home prior to selling.
Acuity recommends you have a seller’s inspection done six to 12 months prior to listing. Once the inspection has been completed, you will receive a comprehensive Spectora report that includes photos and videos to ensure you understand all components of the findings and recommended next steps.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
The report will cover the following areas of your home:
Exterior Structure and Grounds
- Wall Covering
- Vegetation
- Grading and surface drainage
- Exterior GFCI's and Electrical
- Exterior plumbing
- Stairs, steps, stoops, stairways, and ramps
- Porches, patios, decks, and balconies
- Railings, guards, and handrails
- Windows
- Doors
- Exhaust hoods
- Driveways and walkways
- Fences and retaining walls
- Utility supplies and shut offs
Roofing
- Roof covering
- Eaves, soffits, and fascia
- Flashing
- Plumbing vent pipes
- Gutters and downspouts
Basement and Crawlspace
- Foundation
- Overhead structure
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Perimeter drainage
- Access stairway
- Electrical
Attic
- Access
- Structural components
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Mechanical exhaust systems
- General observations
Garage
- Floor
- Vehicle doors and openers
- Electric and lighting
- Ceiling, walls, firewalls
- Moisture intrusion
- Access door to living space
Interior Space
- Door and windows
- Ceilings, walls, floors
- Stairs, steps, railings, guards, handrails
Bathrooms
- Toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers
- Exhaust fan
- Doors and windows
- Electric and lighting
- Heat source
- Cabinetry
- Ceiling, walls, floor
Laundry Room
- Ceiling, walls, floor
Heating and Cooling Systems
- System information
- Thermostat and operating controls
- Ductwork and vent connectors
Plumbing
- Water supply, shut-off, and distribution systems
- Fuel supply and shut-off
- Hot water source
- Drain, waste, and vent systems
Electrical
- Electric meter and base
- Main service disconnects
- Panelboards and breakers
- Wiring
- Service grounding and bonding
- Switches, fixtures, and receptacles
- Smoke and CO detectors
- AFCI's and GFCI's
Kitchen
- Sink
- Garbage disposal
- Electric and lighting
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Range, oven, cooktop
- Exhaust fan
- Built-in microwave
- Islands
