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Scope of Inspection
And What You Should Expect |
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A structural and mechanical inspection is limited to what your inspector can gain access to and see. If the roof pitch is too steep to walk on or if the access is otherwise impeded, the inspection will be limited to what can be seen from the ground. Or, if the attic is cluttered with stored items or the crawl space is too low, the inspection will be limited to what can be seen from the attic stairway or scuttle.
A Professional Inspector has extensive training in many areas, but is still considered a generalist, not specialist. If your inspection finds an indication of a possible problem with say, the air conditioning system, you should consider calling a specialist in that field for further evaluation.
In almost all cases, an inspector will find several things to report-even in new or well maintained homes. The inspection is not a warranty. If you are concerned about future problems, you may want to consider purchasing a home warranty.
Many people confuse inspectors and appraisers. The inspection is not an appraisal. The value of your home can be affected by many things besides its conditions. Most mortgage lenders will require an appraisal as a part of the loan process. |
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