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Why Do I Need More Inspections?

Doesn't  the  Home Inspector find everything?"visual" inspection? Visual is the key word!
If the Inspector cannot see or access
The Home inspector is a "Generalist". Thissomething, it will not be reported on. The
means that they are giving you a generalInspector will usually include information
overview of the condition of the propertyindicating if something could not be accessed
based on a "visual" inspection. Theirand why. There are a couple of areas where
inspection is not in-depth or exhaustive inthis  applies:
any area but it is thorough and covers all
the major systems of the home. This is due to- The underground portion of the sewer line,
a  number  of  factors:especially the portion that runs from the
house out to the city street or to the septic
- Most Home Inspectors follow a set oftank in the case of a private sewage disposal
"Standards of Practice" (SoPs) that dictatesystem.
what is inspected, what is NOT inspected and
how it is reported. These standards should be- The interior of any fireplace flues and
made available to you at the time of thechimneys.
Inspection.
- Inside walls or ceilings, behind tile and
- To do an in-depth evaluation of all thewall paper or behind areas blocked or
items and systems involved in a typical homeobscured by the sellers furniture or stored
inspection would take many hours and costitems. (like in attics or garages and
much more than than most would be willing tobasements) These areas are the target
pay.of some of those "specialty inspections"
performed by experts in those particular
- Many times, depending on the condition ofareas with specialized (and expensive)
the property, this exhaustive a level ofequipment.
inspection  is  not  called  for.
These areas are a given. They should be
Think of the Home Inspector as being like thegiven a high priority for further evaluation.
Primary Care Physician for your new home. He
will do a general, visual inspection of theAdditional areas of more in-depth evaluation
major components of the home and suggestby an expert are; the electrical system,
additional, in-depth evaluation by aroofing,  plumbing  HVAC  and  foundation.
specialist in that particular system or
component. You most likely do not need aIf the Home Inspector finds significant or
full-on roofing, electrical, plumbing,life threatening issues in these areas they
foundation and HVAC inspection. You might,will recommend additional evaluation by a
but probably not. In the long run, this saveslicensed  contractor  specialist.
you money. Additional inspections cost money.
From $50 to $350 or more each. MoldSo now you know what to expect of the Home
inspections  cost  a  lot more in many cases.Inspector and their inspection and that he is
not necessarily the last Inspector you will
Remember above where I said this is asee.



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