**A HOME INSPECTION differs from an APPRAISAL which looks mostly at a comparison market $$ values. A Home Inspection is an unbiased, impartial and objective, limited visual (nondestructive) examination of the physical structures, systems, and safety of a home, from the foundation and grading, up to the roof.

**A Lozier Home Inspection is a method to assist you in understanding the overall condition of the home. Our consultation will provide you with information as to what findings are major and minor. We will offer suggestions and recommendations... not mandates. The conditions noted on our report do not necessarily mean you should not purchase the home, however the information is imperative for you to make a more informed decision.

Helping you to understand the condition of the home is our GOAL. We fully understand the stress and emotional investment during property transactions and we know that a timely delivery and the ability to communicate in a sensitive and caring manner can be as important as the report contents. When discussing any issues we may offer solutions and maintenance suggestions, thus giving you greater confidence in any negotiations.

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EXTERIOR: grading, walls, roofing, patios/decks, patio covers, garage, decks, driveways, soffits/fascias, doors/windows/trim, gutters/downspouts, retaining walls, fences/gates.

STRUCTURE: foundation, attic/crawlspace, footings/columns, floors, walls, chimneys.

ROOFING: structure, coverings/type, flashings, skylights, vent/stacks.

ELECTRICAL: Service entrance, grounding, panel/sub panels, branch circuits, outlets, AFCIs, GFCIs, and circuit integrity.

HEATING and A/C: description, combustion system, A/C components, supply/discharge lines, venting, ductwork/registers, controls/thermostats.

PLUMBING: main supply line, distribution lines, fixtures, vents/traps/drains, functional flow and drainage.

INSULATION: attic, walls, crawlspace, floors, lines, ductwork, air/vapor barriers. (Accessible areas)

INTERIOR: walls, ceilings, windows, floors, doors, stairs, fireplaces, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitors.

ATTICS AND CRAWLSPACES: inspection of these areas is vital.

What We Inspect (at your request) that are beyond the Scope of a regular Home Inspection , additional fees may apply:

• Log homes; Multi units - apartments, condos; Detached structures; Water Well function testing and Water sampling; Home Energy Report;

• Structural Pest Inspections (with report): wood destroying organisms (WDO) inspection (sometimes called a rot and termite inspection), including those conditions conducive to WDO's. Inspectors must be licensed by the WA Dept of Agriculture (WSDA) to do these inspections.