Essential Guide for Homebuyers

Home Inspection
Checklist

A comprehensive guide to the 9 major home systems, 400+ sub-components, and site conditions covered in every Next Inspections home inspection.

7 Years Inspecting Since 2019
9 Major Home Systems
400+ Sub-Components Inspected
B.C. Licensed CPBC #82971
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What We Inspect

9 Home Systems + 400 Sub-Components + Site Conditions

Every home inspection follows a systematic approach covering all major systems in the home. Below is a detailed breakdown of what we inspect — so you know exactly what to expect.

Roofing Systems
01

Roofing Systems

Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.

Structural Systems
02

Structural Systems

Foundations, foundation drains, basements, floors, walls, ceiling and structure.

Electrical Systems
03

Electrical Systems

Service entrance, panels, branch circuits, connected devices & fixtures, smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, & AFCI & GFCI protection.

Plumbing
04

Plumbing

Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps.

Heating & Air Conditioning
05

Heating & Air Conditioning

Heating equipment, operating and automatic safety controls, distribution system, chimneys, flues, vents, and thermostatic controls. Air conditioning units and HRV systems.

Insulation & Ventilation
06

Insulation & Ventilation

Insulation in attic, vapour barriers, under-floor systems, ventilation in attic and foundation areas, venting systems, fans, soffits and roof vents.

Interiors
07

Interiors

Ceilings, floors, walls, steps, stairways, balconies and railings, counters and cabinets, doors, windows, window wells, garage and smoke seals.

Exteriors
08

Exteriors

Wall cladding, flashing and trim, doors and windows, decks, balconies, steps, eaves and soffits, etc.

Site Condition
09

Site Condition

Driveways, sidewalks, gates, fencing, grading, drainage etc.

Appliances
10

Appliances

Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, built-in microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door opener, and other built-in appliances.

What to Expect on Inspection Day

We recommend being present for the last 30–45 minutes of the inspection so we can walk you through our findings in person. After the inspection, you'll receive a detailed digital report with photos, videos, and colour-coded severity ratings.

9

Major Systems

400+

Sub-Components

~15 Min

On Site Reports

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Brian JungOct 2026

I've had a great experience with Adam. He was professional and also very thorough. Learned a lot about the house because of him. He spent over 5 hours going thru inspection on every part of the house and explaining them to me in details. His reports are also very well organized. I would ask for his service for any residential inspection

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Lizon PaquetOct 2026

We had a great experience with Adam! He was super friendly and funny. He took the time to walk us through everything, was very thorough and gave us lots of helpful tips and recommendations along the way. His pricing was also very competitive. We really appreciate his professionalism and attention to detail. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector!

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