Comprehensive Building Inspections
Residential Home Inspections
Multi-Unit Property Inspections
Multi-Unit Property Inspections
Thorough inspections for single-family homes, helping buyers understand the property's condition before closing.
Multi-Unit Property Inspections
Multi-Unit Property Inspections
Multi-Unit Property Inspections
Detailed assessments of duplexes, triplexes, and multi-family units to protect your investment and rental income potential.
Townhome & Condo Inspections
Multi-Unit Property Inspections
Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections
Focused evaluations of interior systems and components, ideal for shared-wall properties with HOA-managed exteriors.
Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections
Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections
Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections
Specialized inspections tailored to the unique structure and systems of mobile and manufactured homes—including HUD compliance when needed.
New Construction Inspections
Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections
11th Month Warranty Inspections
Independent final inspection of newly built homes—because even brand-new construction can have hidden issues missed by builders or municipal inspections.
11th Month Warranty Inspections
Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections
11th Month Warranty Inspections
An independent inspection before your builder’s warranty expires—identify defects the builder or code official may have missed, while there's still time to request repairs.
What's Included in a Home Inspection?
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
Whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining your home, Summit Home Inspection provides professional, high-quality service from the moment you contact us. Our Certified Master Inspector will walk through the home with you, explaining as much as you’d like to learn about its condition. We follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC).
After completing a full evaluation of the property, we’ll conduct a 30-minute on-site review to discuss major findings, safety concerns, and the overall condition of the home with you and your agent. We'll point out issues that may require immediate attention and note areas to monitor for potential deferred maintenance.
If you’re unable to attend in person, we offer a 30-minute phone or Zoom review of the inspection findings.
All results are documented in our easy-to-read Spectora™ report, delivered in both HTML and PDF formats. The report includes detailed descriptions and high-resolution images of everything we covered—giving you the confidence to make informed decisions about your home.
1. Roof
This includes the condition of:
- The roof coverings
- Gutters, Downspouts, Drainage
- Vents
- Flashings
- Skylights, Chimney and Roof penetrations and the general structure
**Note that a home inspector may or may not walk on your roof. In many cases they can perform a visual inspection from a ladder or drone.
2. Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
The home inspector will look at the insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including:
- Attics
- Crawlspaces
- Foundation areas
- Exhaust systems
3. Exterior
- Siding
- Windows
- Exterior doors
- Flashing & Trim
- Walkways
- Driveways
- Stairs
- Patios & decks
- Drainage
4. Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
- Foundation movement
- Cracks
- Structural concerns
- Indication of water penetration
5. Cooling
The condition of the cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and the type of cooling system you have in the home.
6. Heating
The condition of the heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and the type of heating system you have in the home.
7. Fireplace
The home inspector will inspect:
- The visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys
- Lintels
- Damper doors
- Cleanout doors & frames
8. Plumbing
Plumbing tends to get the most attention due to the impacts a water penetration can have on a home. The home inspector will check:
- Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves
- Water heater
- Interior water supply
- Toilets
- Sinks
- Tubs
- Showers
- Drains
- Waste & vent systems
9. Electrical
The home inspector will inspect:
- The service drop (where the electrical company connects to your home)
- Conductors
- Service head and mast
- Electrical main
- Panelboards
- Grounding switches
- Light fixtures
- Outlets
- The presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
10. Doors, Windows & Interior
This includes a representative number (some inspectors check all) of:
- Doors
- Windows
- Floors
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Stairs
- Railings
- The garage door and openers