A real home inspection • 2024 sample
This sample home inspection report shows how Dunsing documents the visible and accessible condition of a property, organizes findings and recommends next steps. It covers an older two-story single-family home with renovations and additions.
Explore the interactive report to navigate by building system, review photographs and see how safety concerns, repairs, maintenance and further evaluation are distinguished.
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The interactive version is recommended for browsing. No contact form required.
Finding categories help distinguish major or safety concerns, repair needs, maintenance observations and items requiring further investigation. Read the complete report for details beyond the summary.
Photos, system descriptions and explanations show where concerns were observed and why they matter. The report also identifies limitations and areas that were inaccessible or not inspected.
Recommendations explain when repair or specialist evaluation is appropriate and when to ask the seller for additional information before the inspection contingency ends.
These examples describe conditions observed at this home during its October 2024 inspection. They illustrate the report's approach, rather than conditions every home will have.
The report documents damaged shingles and recommends repairs by a qualified roofing contractor to help prevent leaks or accelerated wear.
See the findings in the PDF, page 15The structural section identifies signs of lower-level water entry, recommends contractor review and advises asking the owner about the property's history of basement moisture.
See the findings in the PDF, page 36The electrical panel was located directly above a sump pump. The report explains the access concern and recommends consulting an electrician about corrective options.
See the findings in the PDF, page 44
This is a 2024 residential inspection sample. Inspection dates and credentials shown in the document reflect the original report. The address and client name are presented as sample information.
A home inspection evaluates visible and accessible conditions at the time of the visit. It is not a warranty, a code-compliance inspection or a prediction of future performance. The report explains limitations and recommends specialist evaluation where needed.
This example also includes a sewer survey. Additional services should be confirmed when scheduling; their presence in a sample does not mean they are included in every home inspection.
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