Our Services

An Essex Home Inspection includes:

Site: Sidewalks, patios, driveways, parking areas, site drainage, retaining walls, exterior drains.

Exterior: Masonry, wood-framed walls, doors, weather-stripping, windows, glass, caulking, painting, hose bibs, exterior electrical outlets, gas meter & main gas valve.

Basement: Foundation walls, basement floors, window wells, joists, beams, posts/columns, crawl spaces, storage areas.

Roof: Roofing material, flashing, valleys, skylights, chimneys, flue caps, chimney flashing, plumbing vents, electrical mast, gutters, downspouts, leaders/extensions.

Electric: Service supply, branch circuits, wiring, power outlets, GFCI's, electric panels & sub-panels, fixtures.

Structure: Foundation, beams, piers & posts, floor/Slab, joists/trusses, stairs, subfloor.

Attic: Roof framing, sheathing, ventilation, insulation, vapor barrier, wiring/lighting, moisture penetration.

Plumbing: Water service, pipes, pressure, venting, hot water heaters, drains, drainage, sinks and fixtures.

Air Conditioning: Equipment, ductwork, condensate removal, controls.

Heating: Boilers, radiation, exhaust, ventilation, distribution system, fuel, controls.

Equipment: Appliances, cabinets, garbage disposal.

Essex provides you, your attorney, and anyone else you designate with a complete, computerized report that will fully explain everything you need to know about your new house. The report will even include items to help you properly maintain your house and keep it in peak condition. We can provide the report within 24 hours of the inspection, or even right on site!