A home inspection is a visual examination of a home's major structure, systems and components that are visible and safely accessible. The inspector adheres to standards of practice that outline what should be covered during a general home inspection, as well as what is excluded. Some inspectors may strictly follow the standards of practice, while others may exceed the standards and inspect other items, or perform a more detailed inspection. Whatever the inspector includes in his or her inspection should be discussed prior to the... read full review »