A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive look at the accessible parts of a house. That means we don’t open walls, move furniture or pull up flooring. It also means some things are outside the scope by design.

Common exclusions

• Anything behind finished walls, floors or ceilings

• The main sewer line (add a sewer scope for that)

• Radon, mold and lead unless you add testing

• Pools, irrigation systems and detached outbuildings

• Cosmetic items like paint, carpet and minor scuffs

How to fill the gaps

If the house is older, has mature trees or a finished basement, consider adding a sewer scope or radon test. When we see signs that something hidden needs a closer look, we say so in the report and suggest the right specialist.