Having a professional inspection company view the home is important to identify any major repairs.
NACHI Standards of PracticeĪ professional home inspector will look for major issues that affect structural integrity and safety.Ī home inspection is a critical part of home buying and selling. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) defines a home inspection as:Ī home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by these Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. A home inspection process includes a visual inspection of the home’s structure and its components, such as the roof, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC systems, according to a set of Standards of Practice by a professional inspector.