It may be difficult for a home inspector to detect issues behind any walls or under floors and only certain specialists may be qualified detect certain flaws in furnaces and fireplaces. In rural properties, it is common to have separate inspections for a home, well and septic systems, as these elements require certain expertise to properly inspect and advise potential buyers. Expertise in these areas include a fireplace inspection by a qualified wood energy technology transfer (WETT) professional once a year. This is a real safety issue as an improperly working fireplace can cause a fire in your home. Furnaces and HVAC systems should be checked once each year for similar reasons. This not only ensures that your equipment is operating safely, but informs you so you may be able to make changes to your equipment that will make your system operate more efficiently, saving you money in the long term.
Sellers should consider such a pre-inspection prior to putting their home up for sale, to demonstrate to potential buyers that the systems are operating safely.
Mold is becoming an even larger issue especially after flooding and sewage backups. The good news is that there are now companies that can inspect for moisture within wall cavities, with sophisticated infra-red equipment.
When you are about to make one of the largest purchase decisions of your life, it is important to have as much information that you need in advance. A home inspection team may supply the answer.
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