10 Things NOT Covered by a Home Inspection

10 Things NOT Covered in a Home Inspection 3 PRESENTED BY RED FLAG HOME INSPECTION Termite or WDO Inspection Wood Destroying Organism ( or WDO ) inspections are best handled by the Professionals ! Sure , some Home Inspectors exploit a loophole to work under a Pest Control Company's License , but NOT Red Flag . Hire a Professional . 3 Prediction of Longevity of Components No crystal ball ..... yet . We will guide you on the general condition , but please don't expect us to tell you there is 2 years 4 months and 17 days left in your Roof 4 5 , g Every Single Item in the Home We meet or exceed the Standards of Practice , which mandate inspection of a " representative number " of things like outlets and windows . New Construction inspection customers will rest assured that ALL are checked during those inspections . Items or Defects Concealed Clutter or Contents are only minimally disturbed by your Home Inspector . If you are purchasing a house with elevated contents , consider asking for accommodations to clear out the clutter before the inspection term . Building Code Violations The house you are buying , if not New Construction , would not be held to the current Building Code ( the applicable one is the one in - force during it's construction . Applying a later / more strict code would not be fair or appropriate 9 10 Crawlspace Inspection It's nobody's favorite place to go , but you learn a ton about the Building's Performance from down there . This is not included in a typical Home Inspection . Your Red Flag inspector is an expert at seeking out flaws in the Crawlspace construction / ventilation , and can fully inspect it for an extra fee . Unless your inspection is for New Construction , your Red Flag Home Inspector will not be caught up with the visible / cosmetic items . As a courtesy , some will be noted if they were possibly obscured from view during walkthru's . Decor and furniture ( remaining or not ) are not inspected . 6 RED FLAG HOME INSPECTION 2¯ Inner Wall Cavities We cannot see through the walls . As such , damage lurking behind the walls may not be discovered . Of course , your Red Flag Inspector uses Thermal Imaging , which is kinda like X - Ray vision ! BOOK YOUR INSPECTION TODAY ! Hiring Another Inspector is a RED FLAG you cannot afford to miss ! 48 Cosmetics or Decor HVAC Units We check the in / out temperatures to ensure adequacy of the performance , but checking levels , balance , and in depth performance must only be done by an HVAC technician . This is another one to leave for the Professionals ! Sewer System The Sewer System is not included in a typical Home Inspection . If there are reasons for concern , hire a Plumber to evaluate . If not , your Red Flag inspector can look into it for an extra fee . 8 So read through the Standards of Practice when time permits . Learn what IS and what IS NOT included in the inspection of your home . In the event something is not covered ( and you want it covered ) , you can discuss extra services / fees or hire separate trade experts to accommodate on your behalf . RED FLAG HOME INSPECTION Ⓒ2022