Buyers can insist on professional inspections {inspection, house} {house inspection} {home inspection} for damage and termites. Home inspection includes checking all functional and structural components.
structure type
Homes have structure types such as condominium or single-family home, level number such as two stories, lot type such as flat or sloping, age, and view such as on street or on common area.
exterior
Exteriors can have asphalt or concrete driveways and sidewalks, wood or metal fences and gates, fiberboard or aluminum wall coverings {siding, house}, wood trim, wood or metal window frames, waterproof electrical outlets and lights, metal or plastic troughs for water {gutter} {downspout}, sprinklers, faucets with threads for screwing on hoses {hose bib}, bells or chimes, skylights, chimneys, drainage slope, gas meter, water meter, electric meter, and foundation.
roof
House tops {roof} can have composition shingle, brick shingle, or metal. Roofs can be flat or sloped. Deflectors {flashing, roof} are around vents and pipes.
attic
The space under roof and above highest ceiling has wood or steel structure {framing} {truss, roof structure} to hold roof, boards across frame {sheathing, frame} such as oriented-strand boards or skip sheathing, loose or fixed fiberglass insulation, vents in gables or eaves, electrical wiring, and ducts.
patio
Balcony or patio can have roof, waterproof electrical outlets and lights, wood decking or concrete slab, and railings.
garage
Carport or garage can attach to house or not and can have metal or wood roof, walls, asphalt or concrete slab, windows, doors, waterproof electrical outlets and lights, and storage areas.
heating
Heating uses gas or oil furnaces or electricity {strip heater} {blower}. Gas heaters can have an electronic ignition system. Heaters can have a thermostat. Heat can be convection or forced air with vents and ducts. Furnaces have reusable or throwaway filters.
plumbing
Plumbing includes copper or plastic inlet pipes, iron or plastic outlet pipes, shutoff valve, faucets, sinks, disposals, fiberglass or ceramic bathtubs, shower curtains or doors, toilets, clothes washers, and dishwashers. Water heaters can be gas or electric and have a temperature relief valve, discharge line, cold-water shutoff valve, safety strap, and vent. Mineral deposits make popping sound when water is heating.
electrical
Electrical supply is 50 to 100 amperes at 110 or 220 volts. A main panel can have circuit breakers or fuses and a shutoff switch. Wiring can be copper or aluminum. Wiring has ground. Stove, oven, microwave oven, trash compactor, and vent fans can be electric.
smoke
Smoke detectors test for ions and particles. A sprinkler system can run through ceiling.
interior
Interior features are vinyl, wood, or carpeted floors, plaster or wood ceilings, plaster or wood or tile walls, single-pane or double-pane windows, and wood or metal doors. Interiors can have cabinets, shelves, laminated or stone countertops, hoods, and electrical outlets and lights.
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