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What a Home Inspection Covers (and What It Doesn't)

Know what to expect so your inspection report isn't a surprise.

What's usually included

Roof, structure, foundation signs, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, attic, insulation, windows and doors, as far as they're visible and accessible.

What's usually not

Inside walls, sewer lines, pools, mold testing and pest inspections are often separate services. Ask ahead.

Reading the report

Sort items into safety issues, big-ticket repairs and normal maintenance. Not every note is a reason to walk away.

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General information only, not legal or professional advice.

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