Massachusetts Home Inspection

United Inspection Service performs Home Inspection services to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice. During the Home Inspection we take the time to answer your questions and concerns as well as explain how the systems of the home operate. We disclose the condition of the home in simple terms that you can easily understand. Additionally you will receive a copy of the Massachusetts Home Inspector Definitions and the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice.

Our Home Inspectors maintain a license in good standing with the State of Massachusetts. Additionally our Home Inspectors are active members of ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors. We take our profession very seriously and put the extra effort to provide you with the best inspection possible.

Important Questions to Ask the Seller/Seller's Representative as referenced in Massachusetts Home Inspector Regulations.

The home inspection report includes condition ratings, descriptions, explanations of items In Need of Repair and photographs. Use the Contact Us page if you would like a sample home inspection report.

Below is a list of all the areas which are inspected during your Home Inspection.

Home Inspection - Structural Components:
Foundation

Floors
Walls

Columns

Home Inspection - Exterior
Wall Siding

Flashing & trim
Entryway doors and windows
Garage door openers
Decks, Balconies, stoops, steps
Walkways
Retaining walls
Evidence of wood destroying insects
Grading & water drainage

Home Inspection - Roofing

Roof covering

Roof drainage systems
Flashings
Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations

Sign of leaks or abnormal condensation on building components

Home Inspection - Plumbing
Interior water supply and distribution system including:

Piping materials, including supports & insulation

Fixtures & faucets

Functional flow

Leaks

Cross connections

Interior drain, waste and vent system, including:

Traps, drain, waste, and vent piping supports and pipe insulation

Leaks

Functional drainage

Hot water systems including:

Water heating equipment

Normal operating controls

Automatic safety controls

Chimneys, flues & vents

Fuel storage and distribution systems, including:

Interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting and supports.

Leaks

Home Inspection - Electrical

Service and entrance conductors service equipment

Grounding equipment
Main over current device

Main and distribution panels
Amperage and voltage ratings of the service branch circuit conductors

Their overcurent devices
The compatibility of their ampacities and voltages.

Home Inspection - Heating

Heating equipment
Normal operating controls
Automatic safety controls
Chimneys, flues, and vents
Solid fuel heating devices
Heat distribution systems including pumps, ducts, and piping, with supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors.
The presence of an installed heat source in each room.

Home Inspection - Central Air Conditioning

Cooling and air handling equipment
Normal operating controls
Fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, fan-coil units
The presence of an installed cooling source in each room.

Home Inspection - Interior
Walls, ceilings, and floors
Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings

Counters and a representative number cabinets
A representative number of doors and windows

Home Inspection - Insulation and Ventilation

Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces
Ventilation of attics and foundation areas
Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems

United Inspection Services the following areas:

United Inspection Services provides Home Inspections in the CITIES and Towns listed below. Click on the Town or CITY for more information on property in that CITY or Town.

Middlesex County Home Inspection and MA Condo Inspection

Norfolk County Home Inspection and MA Condo Inspection

Worcester County Home Inspection and MA Condo Inspection

Essex County Home Inspection and MA Condo Inspection

Suffolk County Home Inspection and MA Condo Inspection

City of BOSTON - Boston MA Home Inspection

City of CHELSEA - Chelsea MA Home Inspection

City of REVERE - Revere MA Home Inspection

Town of Winthrop - Winthrop MA Home Inspection