The Interior Inspection by New Jersey Home Inspection Company Strictly Business Home & Commercial Inspections

The interior inspection of a home is not only an integral part of an overall home inspection, but there are many components covered during the interior inspection. Typically nearly every component visible is inspected and observed for functionality and condition. Walls, floors, ceilings, stairways and railings are part of the interior structure. Also doors and windows are examined, as well as closets and other interior spaces. While most of what is inspected is visually observed, a professional home inspector can uncover clues to the underlying condition of a home’s structural integrity.

Interior Features Inspected

Walls, ceilings and floors are the most obvious interior features. A home inspector will note materials, condition and possible repairs. While he does not pay attention to paint, he is interested in the presence of peeling paint, especially in older homes. Evidence of peeling paint in a home older than the late 1970s may indicate the presence of lead-based paint.

Other observations relative to walls, ceilings and floors might indicate moisture and leaks; pest and insect damage; and structural failures such as sagging floors, or sticking doors and windows.

Also part of the interior aspect of a home inspection is noting outlets, major appliances, plumbing features, heating and cooling vents in each room, radiators, thermostats and major fixtures. All of these are components of other parts of a home inspection, including the electrical system, plumbing system, and heating and cooling systems.

Kitchens and Appliances

Generally an inspector will take visual note of kitchen counters and cabinets as well as the type and condition of major appliances. Defects may be noted and repair or replacement recommendations made.

Auxiliary Interior Features

As mentioned above, many of the components of the interior part of the home inspection are themselves components of other systems. In areas where there are plumbing features, the presence of GFCI outlets is observed. Faucets are checked for function and flow, and toilets are observed for proper flush mechanics.

Strictly Business Home & Commercial Inspections serves New Jersey, the Greater New York Metropolitan Area, and Eastern Pennsylvania. They provide the most comprehensive inspection services in the region, including general home inspection, property inspection, commercial inspection, radon testing, mold inspection and carbon monoxide testing. Strictly Business Home & Commercial Inspections is licensed or certified with the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), American Home Inspectors Training Institute (AHIT), FEMA, Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.