Understanding the inspection scope

What a visual home inspection can—and cannot—tell you

A standard inspection provides valuable observed-condition information, but it does not eliminate risk, reveal every concealed condition, or replace the signed inspection agreement.

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Visual and non-invasive

The inspection concerns visible conditions and does not include destructive investigation.

A point in time

Observations describe conditions present at the time of inspection. Conditions can change afterward.

Access and safety matter

Unsafe, obstructed, locked, concealed, or otherwise inaccessible areas may not be inspected.

Not technically exhaustive

The inspection is not designed to discover every possible condition or test every item in every system.

Specialized testing is separate

Specialized testing is outside the scope unless it is specifically contracted and included.

Not a code-compliance determination

A standard inspection does not determine full compliance with building or other codes.

No future-performance guarantee

The inspection does not predict or guarantee how materials, systems, or components will perform.

Specialists may be recommended

Further evaluation by an appropriate qualified specialist may be recommended based on observed conditions.

Visibility limitations

Obstructions may conceal conditions

Personal belongings, stored items, insulation, wall coverings, flooring, furniture, vegetation, finishes, and other materials may block access or visibility.

Concealed, intermittent, inactive, inaccessible, or future conditions may not be identified. Recommendations for repair or further evaluation are based on what is observed within the scope.

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