Home Inspectors Don’t Shovel Snow

We are often asked what our inspections include. The standard answer is that a home inspection includes more than 400 separate items and follows the standards of practice of our state. We often get caught up in explaining what is included with a standard inspection. As an inspector, it is equally important to set people’s expectations and tell them what we do not do. What Don’t Inspectors Do? 1 Home inspectors are not therapists. Buying real estate is an emotional process. Everyone is on edge because often there is a substantial amount of money on the line. While we have great empathy, ...