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Fall Checklist

Run through this quick and helpful checklist to be sure you're ready for the change in seasons, and be sure to check back in the Winter!

With the heating season approaching, it's a good idea to ensure these devices are functioning correctly. Replace batteries if needed and test the alarms to ensure they're working.

If you have a fireplace in your home, we suggest getting your chimney inspected now before the winter hits. This will ensure when the time comes to use it, it will work.

Check for drafts around windows and doors. You can use caulk and weatherstripping to seal up potential air leaks, which can save on heating costs during the colder months.

Have your heating system checked and serviced by a professional. This should include inspecting your furnace or boiler and cleaning or replacing filters if needed.

To prevent pipes from freezing and bursting, it's important to turn off water to outdoor faucets, remove hoses, and drain any remaining water. If you have a sprinkler system, you may also need to have it winterized.

How We Evaluate

When evaluating the major key components of your home, here are some of the common markups on our inspection reports and what they mean.

Satisfactory

Working efficiently at standard quality and fulfilling expectations.

Fair

In accordance with the rules of standard. Ok condition and meets expectations.

Poor

Below necessary standard quality. Suggested repairs or additional examination.

Maintenance

Items identified as maintenance are to be considered normal or routine in maintaining a home.

Minor Concern

Items identified as minor concerns either do not significantly affect habitability or can be considered an inexpensive repair or replacement by professionals in the appropriate trades prior to closing the sale.

Major Concern

Items identified as major concerns significantly affect habitability or can be considered a possible expensive repair. And should be evaluated by a professional in the appropriate trade.

Safety Hazard

Items identified as safety hazards are considered dangerous to the occupants to their presence or absence. In our opinion these items should be evaluated by a professional in the appropriate trade prior to closing the sale.