A. It is a good idea to have a home inspection so that you can have a better understanding of the condition of the home. However, it is important to note that the home inspection provides you with information about the condition of house on that specific day. It does not guarantee the future condition of the home.
An inspector will look at your home from top to bottom. The home inspector or other qualified professional will examine aspects of your home that include:
- Roof
- Windows and doors
- Outlets
- Appliances
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Well and septic
- Water quality
- Lead
- Mold
- Radon
- Wood Destroying Insects
- Sewer Line.
The inspection is not a cosmetic inspection nor is it a code inspection, meaning that homes are not penalized or required to be brought up to current code if they were built, let’s say in 1942. Now, if the home was renovated, those renovations have to be done according to the code at the time of the renovation.
Be sure to hire a licensed home inspector who is qualified and experienced or other licensed professional if you are having an additional inspection pertaining to a specific aspect of the home.
A home inspection is an important contingency that will provide you some insights into the home that you are purchasing.