What is not typically included in a home inspection?
What is not typically included in a home inspection?*
Just as inspectors are tasked with identifying possible damage to a home, they are also limited in what does not fall within their duties in the process.
The main thing to keep in mind is that a property inspection is more of a general check than a thorough examination or x-ray exam.
Yes, all inspectors must indeed have an excellent eye to catch and identify details inside the house installations, but it is not their task to detect internal damages inside the house.
Here we explain in detail what is not within the inspector's responsibilities:
Hidden damage
Some of the things that may not be recorded in the inspection are hidden pests, fungi, and molds that are not exposed to the naked eye, among other conditions that may be kept hidden and silently damage the house.
For this type of task, other services could find the problem, as it is a much deeper inspection and requires other types of tools and more advanced implements.
Difficult to access areas
Other defects that are not the responsibility of inspectors are areas that are below ground and difficult to access, such as wells or septic tanks. If you are looking to identify these types of problems, you must be specific with this requirement at the time of contracting the service, as this implies additional inspections and costs.
Child Safety
Many people also have the idea that an inspector should identify whether or not the house is safe for children. But, even if the technical inspector has some knowledge about child safety, he or she has no training for this.
For this reason, you cannot expect that by doing this type of inspection, you can have a result that includes whether the house is safe for a child or not. Other types of services are more appropriate for this important task.
In conclusion, the main objective of the inspection is to discover and find problems that affect the home directly. Although the inspector may give you a personal opinion about the house, it is not within his or her responsibility to tell you whether or not you should buy the house you want to buy, if the inspection is for a sale.
This type of inspection should not be taken as a pass or fail the test, it is more of a report to be aware of what the house needs, and if it is for purchase, it is a factor that will help to make a final decision.
With this type of report, you build the confidence you need to take that last step of buying a home and moving in. But not only that, this will also give you a guide on how to properly maintain and care for your home so it does not lose its value and remains the safe home you are looking for you and your family.
So don't take these inspections for granted. Find out which type of inspection is right for you and start the process to get the house of your dreams.
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*Disclaimer: This article has been written by a third party and permission has been granted to Charlottetown Home Inspections to publish the article on this website. As such, the article is provided for general information and educational purposes only, and does not constitute advice. Charlottetown Home Inspections cannot vouch for the accuracy or completeness of the information. The reader is encouraged to do his or her own due diligence and additional research, and to speak to a professional home inspector for the most up to date, accurate and reliable information.
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