What components are evaluated in a home inspection?
Wisconsin State law was written to ensure that all the major structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical operating systems observed during your inspection are evaluated and reported so as to reduce or eliminate your risk of unwittingly purchasing a property with major problems. Other hazards, if known or observed by the inspector, will also be reported. There are limitations, however. For example, a home inspector is not allowed to cut holes in walls, remove flooring, remove blocked accesses, or enter unsafe areas during an inspection. In addition, laboratory tests for hazardous substances are not automatically included. While inspectors are obligated by state law to stand behind their written opinions, they cannot predict the future performance of any particular home component. Therefore, guarantees or warranties are not included with inspections. Lake & City Homes recommends the purchase of a home warranty (if one is not already included in the sale of a property) and can arrang
