What is a home inspection and what can I expect from one?
A home inspection is a thorough look at the major systems of the home. See our rigorous standards of practice for a complete list of the systems covered in a home inspection. The goal of the inspection is to identify the systems of the home, and when possible identify system deficiencies and systems that are at or near the end of their useful life.
home inspection is a thorough look at the major systems of the home. A Carlson Home Inspection includes inspection of Heating / Cooling systems, Electrical System- Panel / Outlets / Lighting, Pluming System including Supply piping / Drainage piping / Fixtures, Structural elements including Roof / Wall / Floor Structures, Roof Coverings, Interior / Exterior surfaces and Decks / Porches. Also included in Your Home Inspection is a Wood Destroying Insect (WDO- Termites, Carpenter Ants, Wood Boring Beetles) and a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection (WDI- Wood Rot Fungus). Many lenders require you to provide them with a WDI / WDO inspection report. See our rigorous standards of practice for a complete list of the systems covered in a home inspection. The goal of the inspection is to identify the systems of the home, and when possible identify system deficiencies and systems that are at or near the end of their useful life.
