What Does the Inspection Process Look Like?
Schedule Your Home Inspection
Request your inspection online and watch for your confirmation. We'll get everything lined up so the process starts smoothly from day one.
Meet Your Home Inspector
Your inspection will be performed by a certified home inspection professional with decades of experience in South Jersey.
Review Your Home Inspection Report
Your complete report will be delivered in PDF Format plus a mailed copy USPS so you can review findings, ask questions, and take action with confidence.
Your inspection with Funk Inspection Services is more than a walk-through. It’s a structured, professional evaluation designed to give you a clear and accurate picture of the property in front of you. Whether you’re a first-time buyer in Atlantic County, a seller in Cape May who wants to get ahead of the process, or a longtime homeowner who just wants a reliable checkup on your investment, your inspection is tailored to meet your specific needs.
We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by the New Jersey Home Advisory Board. Every major system and component of the property is evaluated during your inspection, from the roof covering and attic to the foundation and crawl space, including everything in between. Once the walkthrough is complete, we review key findings with you and answer any questions you have before your written report is delivered.
5 Benefits of a Home Inspection
Sharpen Your Negotiating Position
The findings from your inspection give you solid ground to stand on during negotiations. Buyers can request repairs or price adjustments, and sellers who know a property's condition going in can price and position it more effectively.
Identify Safety Concerns Early
Your inspection is a front-line check on safety. We evaluate things like electrical hazards, moisture-related risks, structural concerns, and other conditions that could affect the health and safety of the people living in the home.
Plan Ahead Financially
When a home inspector identifies components that are aging or nearing the end of their useful life, you gain the foresight to budget for what's coming. No one wants a major expense to catch them off guard six months after moving in.
Build Confidence in the Transaction
Both buyers and sellers benefit from clarity. When all parties have access to factual, thorough inspection data, the entire transaction tends to go more smoothly, with fewer surprises and more trust on both sides.
Walk Away With Peace of Mind
Perhaps the greatest outcome of a solid inspection is simply knowing where you stand. Whether the report is mostly clean or turns up a list of items to address, you leave the process informed and ready to make the right call.
What's Included in Your Inspection?
Roof
Roof coverings, drainage systems, gutters, downspouts, flashing, vents, skylights, chimney areas, and the overall structural condition of the roof system.
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
Insulation levels, ventilation adequacy, exhaust systems, and accessible areas of the attic and any unfinished spaces above living areas.
Exterior
Siding, exterior doors, windows, trim, walkways, driveways, steps, decks, patios, drainage grades, and the general condition of all outdoor surfaces.
Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
Foundation walls, structural framing, signs of water intrusion or movement, cracks, and overall structural integrity throughout the lower levels of the home.
Cooling
The air conditioning or cooling system, including the equipment itself, the thermostat location, the energy source, and the method of distribution throughout the home.
Heating
The heating system, energy source, location of controls, and the overall condition and functionality of heating equipment and distribution systems.
Fireplace
Visible portions of the firebox, chimney, flue, lintel, damper, and any cleanout access points that can be safely evaluated during the inspection.
Plumbing
Water supply lines, drain and vent systems, main shut-off valves, water heater condition and age, and all accessible fixtures including sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets.
Electrical
The service panel, grounding, wiring, outlets, switches, fixtures, AFCI and GFCI protection, and the presence of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Appliances
Built-in and installed appliances including dishwasher, range, oven, microwave, disposal, refrigerator, exhaust fans, garage door opener, and dryer vent condition.
Pool (if applicable)
Circulation equipment, filtration, heating, electrical connections, water chemistry, and safety features associated with any swimming pool on the property.
Doors, Windows, & Interior
A representative sampling of interior doors and windows, walls, floors, ceilings, stairways, railings, and garage entry systems.
