Home Inspections are a good idea and give a good impression on the condition of the home but you can’t be 100 percent certain that the home you might buy is as flawless as it looks from outside. Make sure every aspect of the house has been assessed before you make it your home. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
According to the American Society of Home Inspectors and the National Association of Home Inspectors, there are areas that home inspectors are not required to examine, including:
- Appliances
- Window air conditioning units
- Heat exchangers
- Washing machine connections
- Alarm systems
- Spas and pools
- Accessory buildings
- Sprinkler systems, pumps and wells
Home Inspectors also don’t examine anything that isn’t readily accessible such as: areas with hazardous chemicals or asbestos or some attics and crawl spaces. Apart from safety hazards, there are other reasons why home inspectors don’t examine some areas. They simply aren’t qualified to offer opinions on many components found in most homes.
Just because traditional home inspectors may not evaluate every nook and cranny of your potential home does not mean you cannot conduct a thorough investigation before signing the closing papers. Private contractors and other professionals such as plumbers can be contacted to perform independent evaluations. This will give you peace of mind and an assurance that the home is inspected properly.
A professional home inspection is a critical aspect of the homebuying process. Being informed about all of the aspects concerning this step can save you a lot of heart ache after the sale.
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