Begin Brothers Construction
240 East Street Dedham, MA 02026
Telephone: (781)329-1532
Toll Free: 1-800-696-8111
At BBC Home Inspection Service ®
we inspect all of these areas:
- Attics
- Site/Drainage
- Landscape
- Porches, Patios & Decks
- Walks & Steps
- Driveways & Garages
- Basement/Cellar
- Foundation (Water Seepage)
- Heating & Air Conditioning Systems
- Hot Water & Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Individual Rooms
- Kitchens & Bathrooms (Not the Appliances)
- Windows & Siding
- Fireplaces & Chimneys
- Gutters, Downspouts & Venting
- Roofs & Flashing
- The inspection and report is a "Teaching Guide" to help you understand how your property functions.
- The inspection report is "CONFIDENTIAL" only YOU get a copy. We do not discus the report with anyone but YOU, our client
Attic
- Access to attic
- Structural supports
- Roof backings ceiling joist
- Flashing Insulation (visible attic only)
- Ventilation
- Evidence of water penetration
Basement/Cellar
- Accessible foundation and floor
- Crawl area and ventilation
- Windows
- Load bearing girders
- Support columns
- Sill, sub floor and floor joists
- Interior chimney
- Bulkhead/walkout
- Check for evidence of wood destroying insects
- Inspect for water penetration, past or present
Site/Drainage
- Condition of the roof surface
- Exterior chimney
- Exterior siding
- Exterior trim
- Exposed gutters and downspouts
- Foundations and sills
- Yard drainage and landscape
- Basement entrance
- Window wells
- Exterior outlets and lighting
- Any evidence of wood destroying insects
- Ground pitch (making sure it is away from the home)
- Exterior and interior of garage, decks, porches, walkways and driveways
- Retaining walls
Driveways & Garages
Back- Structural inspection of accessible foundation, floor, walls and sills
- Complete inspection of doors including (operation) electric opener
- Fume barrier and fire door
- Roof
- Check for evidence of wood destroying insects
Electrical Systems
Back- Accessible wiring
- Service panel box
- Fuses and circuit breakers
- Service panel box
- Junction box covers
- Switch plate covers
Heating & Air Conditioning Systems
Back- Heating
- Emergency shut off
- Exposed flue and damper from heat plant
- Burner/Gun
- Asbestos like material
- Boiler
- Circulator pump
- Zone valve and pipes
- Furnace, circulator fan and filter
- Duct work (in basement)
- Thermostats
- Fuel Tank
- Cooling
- Compressor Evaporator unit
- Service line
- Electric disconnect
- Compressor slab
Hot Water & Plumbing Systems
Back- Supply and waste systems
- Visual condition of accessible feed lines and connectors within structure
- Visual condition of accessible waste lines/connections within structure
- Main vent stack
- Laundry tub
- Washer/dryer connections
- Hot water heater
- Interior sewer ejector pump
Individual Rooms
Back- Doors
- Fireplace/wood stove
- Stairway and handrail
- Halls
- Skylight
- Bathroom and all fixtures including tile/fiberglass
- Ceilings, windows, walls, floors, doors, electrical outlets, heat sources in every room
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