Welcome to Our Interior Gallery
The inspection of the interior includes windows, doors, walls, ceilings, and stairways. Obstructions, such as furniture and personal property tend to make out job a bit more difficult. We will look for evience of roof leaks, check condition of windows and doors, and verify that stairways are proper. Much of what we find at the interior may already be apparent to you. I recommend that you discuss anything that you see with your inspector.
Some Common Issues Found in Interiors of Homes
Ceilings
Structure
Structure
Stains are common around skylights and can be difficult to detect.
Structure
Structure
Structure
Difficult to tell from this image, but the roof framing has been improperly modified. Pitched roofs typically rely on the rafters and ceiling joists to create a triangle for structural stability. In this case, there are no ceiling joists and the exterior walls are being pushed out.
Windows
Structure
Windows
Windows should provide natural light, ventilation, and emergency egress. Windows in older homes often cannot be easily used to escape from a building. While corrections are not necessarily required, modifying openings will help to increase safety.
Stairs
Winders
Windows
Stair treads and risers should be uniform. There should be no more than a 3/8" variation between the larges and smallest.
Winders
Winders
Winders
Winders (triangular/tapered treads) should not taper to narrower than 6" as this can result in falls & injury.
Walls
Winders
Winders
Large, bulky furniture placed against uninsulated exterior walls can restrict airflow resulting in ick. Providing space between furniture and an exterior wall will allow free airflow, which will help to keep moisture from condensing on the wall surface.