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Winter 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 Spring!

Inspect your home's insulation, especially in your attic and any crawl spaces. Good insulation can help keep your home warm and reduce energy costs in the winter months.

Ensure your heating system, whether it's a furnace or a boiler, is working correctly. Replace filters if necessary and consider a professional inspection if the system is not functioning optimally.

If your home is in a colder climate, ice dams can form on the roof and gutters. Check your roof for adequate ventilation and insulation to help prevent this issue.

Weather stripping around doors and windows should be in good condition to help prevent drafts and energy loss. Replace if you notice any wear or damage.

Winter weather can sometimes result in power outages or other emergencies. Check your supplies of non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, and ensure that your emergency kit is well-stocked.

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.

Monitor

Continue to monitor, if condition continues to deteriorate, contact a qualified contractor.

Repair

Recommended repair or replacement by a licensed contractor.

Be Aware

This isn’t necessarily cause for alarm, but something the home owner should be aware of.

Further Evaluation

Recommend further evaluation by a qualified contractor.

Limited Access

Unable to inspect due to limitations or access during or prior to the inspection.

Typical Condition

Condition is typical for an item of its age.

Discounts

Check back often to see new partner discounts through Chandler Inspections!

Tom Baillargeon

Sales and Operations

West Michigan Air Duct and HVAC

616-319-2722

Cell: 616-566-4555

https://www.wmairduct.com/

10% discount by mentioning Chandler Inspection


Kevin Holman

1 Legacy Heating and Cooling

616-516-1382

10% discount

Harlow Roofing 

(616) 990-0924

https://www.harlowroofing.com/

10% discount on roofing repairs and tear off’s

Michael Booker with Orkin

(616)304-3566

Micbook777@gmail.com

20% discount

Jessica Crosby

Owner/Director of Services at Delight In Designs

(616)729-4301

jessica@delightindesigns.com

$20 off by mentioning Chandler Inspections

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