What is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is an inspection performed by a certified home inspector to the standards set by the state, see the CCB Standards of Practice. The inspector is considered a generalist across all the fields that are involved in a home.
The goal of a home inspection is to identify the majority (if not all) of the parts of a home that are not performing correctly as well as identifying potentially dangerous situations that could endanger the home’s inhabitants. This is regulated by the state of Oregon and a description of the regulations can be found in the Oregon CCB Standards of Practice. In addition to this SD Inspections is an interNACHI a member, a home inspector association with higher standards than the State.
We highly recommend that you, the potential home buyer, attend the full inspection. There are many questions buyers have, most of which can only be answered during the home inspection. A digital report in PDF format of the inspection will be emailed to the client
What is not included in a home inspection?
A home inspection does not determine the value of a home. That service is performed by an appraiser. Often, an appraisal of the home is a required process for the sale of the home.
A home inspection is not a warranty of the home nor the components within the home. The home inspection attempts to reveal the condition of the component at the time the component was inspected. These components eventually wear down and cease to perform their purpose. Ensuring that the components of a home operate to their full potential is the responsibility of the home owner. If a system wears down or ceases to function prematurely, the manufacturer should be contacted for their warranty information.
A home inspection is not a code inspection. Homes built before code revisions are not required to be updated to comply with current building codes. When the inspector is inspecting the home, the company’s focus is on safety, not code compliance. If you desire to research Oregon building codes, go to the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD).
The General Home Inspection is an inspection for safety and system defects, not a mold inspection. For information about mold, visit out Mold page.
A home inspection is not a “Pass/Fail” for a home. Every home has problems. Luckily, every problem has a solution. You only need to decide if you want (or can) pursue the solution to the problem. We will not persuade you to buy or not to buy a home. We feel it is not our place to influence your purchasing decision, only to convey information from the inspection for your consideration.
A home inspection is an inspection performed by a certified home inspector to the standards set by the state, see the CCB Standards of Practice. The inspector is considered a generalist across all the fields that are involved in a home.
The goal of a home inspection is to identify the majority (if not all) of the parts of a home that are not performing correctly as well as identifying potentially dangerous situations that could endanger the home’s inhabitants. This is regulated by the state of Oregon and a description of the regulations can be found in the Oregon CCB Standards of Practice. In addition to this SD Inspections is an interNACHI a member, a home inspector association with higher standards than the State.
We highly recommend that you, the potential home buyer, attend the full inspection. There are many questions buyers have, most of which can only be answered during the home inspection. A digital report in PDF format of the inspection will be emailed to the client
What is not included in a home inspection?
A home inspection does not determine the value of a home. That service is performed by an appraiser. Often, an appraisal of the home is a required process for the sale of the home.
A home inspection is not a warranty of the home nor the components within the home. The home inspection attempts to reveal the condition of the component at the time the component was inspected. These components eventually wear down and cease to perform their purpose. Ensuring that the components of a home operate to their full potential is the responsibility of the home owner. If a system wears down or ceases to function prematurely, the manufacturer should be contacted for their warranty information.
A home inspection is not a code inspection. Homes built before code revisions are not required to be updated to comply with current building codes. When the inspector is inspecting the home, the company’s focus is on safety, not code compliance. If you desire to research Oregon building codes, go to the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD).
The General Home Inspection is an inspection for safety and system defects, not a mold inspection. For information about mold, visit out Mold page.
A home inspection is not a “Pass/Fail” for a home. Every home has problems. Luckily, every problem has a solution. You only need to decide if you want (or can) pursue the solution to the problem. We will not persuade you to buy or not to buy a home. We feel it is not our place to influence your purchasing decision, only to convey information from the inspection for your consideration.
What is a WDO inspection?
A Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection, commonly known as a Pest & Dry Rot (P&D) inspection, is an inspection focused on identifying the verified presence of, signs of, and conductive elements of wood destroying organisms. A full-home inspection includes a WDO inspection.
A wood destroying organism is an organism that has that ability to compromise the wooden structure of a home. Termites, carpenter ants, and wood decay fungi are examples of WDOs.
A Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection, commonly known as a Pest & Dry Rot (P&D) inspection, is an inspection focused on identifying the verified presence of, signs of, and conductive elements of wood destroying organisms. A full-home inspection includes a WDO inspection.
A wood destroying organism is an organism that has that ability to compromise the wooden structure of a home. Termites, carpenter ants, and wood decay fungi are examples of WDOs.
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What is an InterNACHI Certification?
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI/internachi.html) is the world’s most elite, non-profit inspection association. Our home buying clients enjoy the professionalism only InterNACHI Certified Inspectors can provide. Our inspectors have all successfully passed InterNACHI’s Inspector Examination, taken a Standards of Practice Quiz, completed a Code of Ethics Course, adhere to Standards of Practice, abide by a Code of Ethics, attend required continuing education courses, and are InterNACHI Certified. |
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