Does a home inspection constitute a warranty or guarantee?
No. A home inspection is a professional evaluation of the condition of the home and its various components in their present state. Home warranty companies offer service contracts that insure the performance of the various components, appliances and equipment of the home. back to top of page • Will further inspection be required? A home inspector is a generalist. The home inspectors training, knowledge and experience are very broad and includes the ability to recognize hundreds of conditions. Like a general practice physician, a home inspector will sometimes recommend or suggest further evaluation by a specialist in the appropriate trade. This may require an additional fee to the specialist. It is up to the buyer whether or not to follow this recommendation. If a re-inspection is performed by the home inspector following repairs or servicing of equipment, it will be billed at the hourly rate. Always ask for documentation by the trade specialist for the work or service performed, as all
