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Home Inspection Basics ...
What Is A Home Inspection --- What Gets Inspected?
A home inspection is an evaluation of a home's condition by
a trained professional.
The resulting inspection report is an unbiased, professional assessment
of the condition of the house and its operational systems.
To create this report, the inspector must conduct a visual inspection
of virtually every accessible nook and cranny both inside and outside
of the house.
Although it depends on the size and complexity of the house, a thorough
inspection will typically take about two to three hours to
complete.
All NAHI Home Inspectors follow strict reporting guidelines and
provide comprehensive written disclosure of all visible defects and
conditions that will affect the function of the house. The purpose of a professional real estate inspection is to help the
client manage risk.
However, your inspector does not possess x-ray vision and
cannot see through walls and other items.
As such, the inspection is limited
to that which is both accessible and visible.
While no inspector can discover every unknown factor, a broad study
of the home by a NAHI member inspector helps identify many problems
a consumer may otherwise overlook. You should keep in mind that the inspection report does not issue a
Pass/Fail grade, nor is it intended to determine whether the house
complies with local codes, or to report on cosmetic defects apparent to
the average individual.
Your NAHIPA Member Home Inspector is a generalist who covers a wide
variety of areas.
The purpose of a generalist inspection is to identify any significant
defects or adverse conditions that would warrant evaluation or remedy
by a specialist.
It provides you with the information needed to make confident decisions
regarding the suitability of the home. Each home is different and may contain different
building components.
Listed below are just some of the areas that your NAHIPA Member’s
inspection report will cover.
Click on a topic to learn more.
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