
Inspect exterior water drainage and structural details, note footing under columns, grading to divert water to the yard, cracks in stucco, and flashing and waterproofing needs.
Perform a final interior main level walkthrough, verifying plum, square, and level surfaces, ensuring lighting, outlets within six feet, returns, door landings, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Explore the interior second level, covering stairs, egress requirements, and fixture layouts, including bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a study hall area, laundry, and attic access.
Assess attic design and components, including pull-down stairs, side-wall vent, attic furnace placement, condensate drains, insulation, ductwork, and recessed light clearance.
Inspect a basement featuring open web trusses, vapor barriers, and fire separation considerations. Evaluate plumbing, electrical, and hvac layouts, water heater placement, and a drive under garage for safety.
Learn to hire a licensed, insured Georgia contractor, verify workman's comp and who does the work, and use phased draws with inspections to secure a final certificate of occupancy.
In this eighth of eight classes your final class we will do a final walk-through. Starting on the exterior we will look at drainage concrete flat work exterior wall covering Windows doors and roof. Will cover the main and second level looking for any items which have not been completed and suggesting other safety considerations. In the attic who will be looking at the framing, insulation and furnace. In the basement we will be checking the framing insulation and garage. This would be considered the last walk-through prior to closing.