Prepare for Your FHA Inspections with Wharry Engineering

October 28, 2024

FHA inspections are a critical part of ensuring the house you built is safe and ready to continue being built. Without them, we’d live in a world without much trust for the houses that most Americans call their home. Still, we at Wharry Engineering understand that these inspections aren’t exactly something most construction companies look forward to; FHA inspections can take time to both schedule and perform, and in the meantime the house you just built is left unoccupied.

With all this in mind, we want to say that we understand the importance of getting scheduled for inspection as quickly as possible and passing your inspection when the time comes. That’s why we’re taking this month’s blog post to discuss how you can prepare for your FHA inspection.

What to Expect from FHA Inspections

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) inspections follow a strict checklist for both the interior and exterior of the home. That way, you can expect consistent applications of standards, rules, and regulations for every home you work. Let’s explore what some of those requirements will look like.

Systems Requirements

Every home needs proper electrical, plumbing, and other systems in order to truly be considered a home. Some of the systems tests you can expect during your FHA inspections are:

  • Electrical outlet testing
  • Confirmation of a functional, permanent heating system
  • Placement and functionality of smoke and CO2 detectors
  • Inspection of proper ventilation throughout the home
  • Structural Requirements

In the interests of safety for all residents and the longevity of the home, the FHA believes that it’s essential to have certain structural requirements met. For these requirements, your inspector will check into essential structural requirements that every homeowner should have guaranteed.

Here are some of the structural checks your inspector will likely perform:

  • Foundation and support beam checks for cracks and water intrusion
  • Damaged, cracked, or water-stained walls
  • A roof examination for waterproofing and structural security
Room-by-Room Inspections

Your inspector will also tour every room in the house to make sure the above requirements are fulfilled as well as new and/or unique requirements are fulfilled for the other rooms. While there are too many different items to list in this blog article, here are some broad strokes considerations you should keep in mind:

  • Water should only ever be in a pipe or a toilet (never on the ground or walls)
  • All tripping and mobility hazards should be removed or adequately addressed
  • Windows and doors should seal properly, and all appliances work properly

As a general rule of thumb, if you wouldn’t want to live there, you’re not going to pass

Get Your FHA Inspections Done with Wharry Engineering

Here at Wharry Engineering, our licensed professionals uphold high yet fair standards in accordance with all relevant rules and regulations. To request an FHA inspection for your property, click here to contact us today!