Sample Inspection Reports

When you hire Vanguard Home Inspection, you will not receive the most thorough home inspection possible, you will also get a fully detailed, yet easy to follow inspection report so that you'll have the information at your fingertips to plan future meintenance and such.

To give you an idea how we work, here are a some sample inspection reports, of actual homes we have inspected (identity redacted of course).

1 - This report is that of a lake house, that had more than a couple concerns present -  Lake House Report.

2 - This is a report on a modern colonial style home, that was in pretty good condition overall - Colonial Home Report.

3.  This one is of a brand new, (model) home - New Home Report.

4 - This one is a fairly typical rancher with common concerns - Ranch Home Report.

With your home inspection, you will get a detailed and comprehensive inspection report, which will serve as your guide for as long as you own the home. It not only describes the house components and their condition, but also provides insight into what improvements will be necessary, and when.

The home inspection report you receive describes each of the major systems of the home, including:

• Roof
• Exterior
• Structure
• Electrical
• Heating
• Cooling
• Insulation and ventilation
• Plumbing
• Interior

The report addresses the condition of each of these systems. Any recommended repairs, replacements or improvements are clearly documented. The report also includes a summary of significant issues for quick reference.

The summary is often the most important part of the report for people making their purchase decision. Once you’ve moved into your home, you’ll likely find more detail is required, and that’s when the body of the report becomes most useful.

For those requiring still further explanation, the reference material in the report provides additional insight.

Home safety tips

The report will provide you with a number of home safety tips, addressing everything from smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to overhead garage door openers.

Home maintenance tips

The home is a very significant investment for most people. Good preventative maintenance is a great way to protect your investment. Our home inspection reports include a maintenance section to help make sure that your home continues to be safe, comfortable, and efficient.