Solid Ground Inspections Inc.

About Flesherton

Flesherton is a charming small village located in the Grey Highlands. Flesherton has two schools, an arena and community centre, post office, several parks, a hiking area known as The Flesherton Hills (100 acres located behind the High School), a swimming pond, the South Grey Museum, a Canadian Legion Hall, a public library, two churches, and a cemetery and crematorium. Businesses include art galleries. For more information on Flesherton please follow this link.

YOur Flesherton Home Inspector Will Inspect:

EXTERIOR SYSTEMS:

Inspect the exterior wall covering, flashing, trim, all exterior doors, attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings, the eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level.

ROOF COMPONENTS:

Inspect the roof covering, the roof drainage systems (gutters/downspouts), the flashings, the skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and describe the roof covering
Report the methods used to inspect the roof (e.g. from ground, with binoculars, from ladder, etc.).
Report the roof areas that could not be inspected.

PLUMBING SYSTEMS:

Identify the location of main water and main fuel shut-off valves, and describe pipe material(s) and size;
Operate all readily accessible plumbing fixtures and faucets and observe functional drainage;
Inspect vents, flues, and chimneys, the fuel storage and fuel distribution systems, drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping;
Inspect the water heating equipment and describe type and capacity.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Inspect the service drop, the service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways, the service equipment and main disconnects, the service grounding, the interior components of service panels and sub panels, the conductors, the over-current protection devices
Inspect a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles and ground fault circuit interrupters;
Describe the amperage and voltage rating of the service, the location of main disconnects and sub panels, the wiring methods;
Report on the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring where readily accessible, and on the absence of smoke detectors.

HEATING SYSTEMS:

Inspect the installed heating equipment, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys;
Report the type of fuel and heat distribution system;
Identify the capacity and approximate age from manufacturer service panel;
Operate and report the condition of thermostats
Inspect and report the condition of a representative number of supply and return openings (if applicable).

COOLING SYSTEM:

Inspect the installed central and through-wall cooling equipment; and describe the energy source, the cooling method by its distinguishing characteristics.
Report the equipment type, size and approximate age from manufacturer service panel
Operate the equipment (weather permitting) by normal control controls and report the condition.

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:

Inspect the walls, ceilings, and floors, the steps, stairways, and railings, the countertops, installed cabinets, doors, and windows;
Describe and report the condition and any defects or deficiencies;
Report visible signs of water and moisture penetration into the building;
Describe the style, size and location of an attached garage;
Operate garage doors and garage door operators and report any defects or deficiencies.

INSULATION AND VENTILATION:

Inspect the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces, the ventilation of attics and foundation areas, mechanical ventilation systems and exhaust systems in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry;
describe the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.

FIREPLACES AND SOLID BURNING APPLIANCES:

Inspect the system components, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys;
describe the fireplaces, solid fuel burning appliances, and the chimneys.

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