If you’ve ever bought a home, you likely know how important it is to bring in a home inspector to verify the condition of a property before you make any final decisions. Even more important, however, may be knowing what home inspections typically do not cover, such as:
The Insides of Walls
Although you can expect your home inspector to dig in and get his hands dirty as he examines the property, expecting him to check the insides of the walls is a bit much (considering he would have to put a hole in a wall to do so!). In fact, a good inspector will try to be as non-invasive as possible while still doing a thorough job.
Roof or Chimney Repairs
Although you should expect your building inspector to examine the accessible portions of your roof, he typically will not climb up to closely examine your roof or chimney. If you suspect that the roof or chimney may not be in as good condition as they appear, you may want to bring in a specialist.
Septic Tanks
A typical property inspection does not include checking the septic system. Although some inspectors do offer septic system testing, it is rarely included in their standard service and is typically offered as an add-on service with an additional fee.
Wells, Sheds & Tree Houses
In fact, any additional structure that is separate from the main house is typically not covered by a standard home inspection. So, if there is a boat house, a storage shed, or any other sort of standalone structure on the property, be sure to let your inspector know beforehand—there is always the possibility that he can inspect the structure for an additional fee.
With two decades of experience building and remodeling homes throughout southeast Wisconsin, I am one of the few Milwaukee home inspectors who can offer you true expertise when it comes to home construction. True, I won’t check your septic tank (and can you blame me?!) but I will check just about everything else!
To learn more about me and my home inspection services, please visit my website: Precision Plus Home Inspections or contact me today.
