What should be covered in a home inspection

The purpose of a home inspection is to determine the condition of the home at the time of the inspection. The inspection report is often used to determine the value of a purchase and presents an opportunity to negotiate the price and repairs that may be necessary.

There are several types of inspection services. Buyers who want a home they are considering to buy inspected. Sellers (or listing inspections), who want their home inspected to identify and correct problems before putting their home on the market. Phased inspections, which are carried out during various construction phases on a home under construction. Warranty inspections are generally performed 11 months after initial construction while the home is still under the builder’s warranty.

An inspection covers an inspection of the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and appliances. Inspectors should inspect only items that are visible and accessible. Two-story ceilings are generally considered inaccessible and are inspected from the ground. Inspectors cannot perform invasive inspections. They are not allowed to open walls or ceilings to determine problems hidden behind the walls. A professional inspector will incorporate the latest technology such as thermal imaging to assess the overall condition of the home.

Home inspectors are similar to primary care physicians, except that the law does not allow home inspectors to work on the homes they inspect. Primary care physicians will refer their patients to a specialist for a more comprehensive examination and treatment. Home inspectors will also refer their clients to a specialist when necessary. As noted, home inspectors are not authorized, by law, to work on the homes they inspect. This is for the protection of the client. They don’t have to worry about the inspector finding problems in the hopes that they can earn extra money through repairs.

The typical home inspection is limited to the home and garage. Does not include pools, hot tubs, lawn sprinklers, wells, septic tanks, and outside buildings. These are additional costs. Some require additional training and licenses from the home inspector.

The role of the home inspector is simply to inspect and report. A home inspector should not make recommendations about who should do the repair or whether the customer should buy the home, or what should be negotiated with the seller. We recommend that the client consult with his real estate agent who will assist him in making these decisions.

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