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Published on: 5/20/2008
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Dan Shields is a typical home inspector.He's a member of NAHI and does all of the home appraisal evaluations and repair estimates for many investors.
Dan states that a home inspector will start an inspection from the outside of the property to get a look at the big picture.He'll check the roofing, gutters, siding, and windows to make sure they're properly installed and flashed.He will also check out porches, columns, etc.
From there the home inspector enters the home for the interior survey, to document built-in amenities, appliances, and flooring.He will next go to the mechanical room and check the heating/cooling package and plumbing.