What a Home Inspection Won't Tell You
A home inspection is one of the most reassuring steps in a purchase, but it has edges. Knowing what it covers, and what it quietly skips, keeps you from mistaking a clean report for a guarantee.
What a good inspection catches
Structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, and the major systems that cost real money to fix. These findings are your leverage for the final round of negotiation, and your map for the first year of ownership.
The blind spots to cover yourself
Behind walls and under floors: inspectors report what they can see, not what is hidden.
Specialty risks like sewer lines, chimneys, or pools often need their own expert.
The neighborhood: noise, drainage, and how the street feels after dark are yours to judge.
Walk the inspection with your inspector if you can. An hour of questions on site teaches you more about the house than any document delivered afterward.
