What is Considered a Defect in a Home Inspection?

A detailed home inspection is something everyone must conduct before buying a house. When we bought our first home in 2023, we conducted a thorough property inspection to identify any potential threats. I learned that some common defects in such inspections turn out to be in the

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plumbing and electrical wiring issues. Let me help you with what is considered a defect in a home inspection in detail.

What is Home Inspection Purpose and Defects?

I completely agree with the previous answer by Arpita, which explains that a home inspection typically involves checking for any structural and functional defects in the house. Besides that, the main purpose of a home inspection is to identify any underlying defects that may be overlooked by homebuyers, because‌ none of us are professional enough to identify these problems on our own. We had taken Nemaddi’s home inspection service and these are the list of things they covered.

1. Civil engineering defects

2. Plumbing issues like dampness, seepage, drainage, cracks, etc

3. Electrical inspection, which includes checking for wiring and grounding defects 

4. Fire safety inspection

5. Carpet area verification as per RERA

6. Specifications provided by the builder

Why is Home Inspection Needed?

You might not see this as an important step, but inspecting before you buy any property will not only guarantee safety, it will also reduce unnecessary costs in the future. It also gives the buyer a chance to negotiate the price, request the seller to make necessary repairs or even back out of the deal if needed. A home inspection will save you from a terrible investment too, making sure you get the value for your money. 

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I hope this helps.

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Hi Buddy,

I hired a home inspection service from CheckMyProp, a service provider that is specialised to conduct a detailed examination of the building to identify any structural and mechanical problems. I am a layman in identifying problems or any serious structural issues, hence I opted for this service.

A typical property inspection would reveal any serious flaws, safety concerns, functional problems, and the impending end of the service life of various parts that were used in its construction. Any flaws, defects, or potentially dangerous conditions with the house and its surroundings will also be made clear throughout the home inspection procedure.

What is considered a defect in a home inspection:

• structure problems

• destruction to the roof

• electrical systems in bad shape

• plumbing issues

• Water-related harms

• malfunctions with the HVAC systems

• infestation of pests and insects

• Woodwork inspection Appliance and furniture inspection, etc.

The goal of a house inspection is to assist buyers in obtaining a certification regarding the property's viability.

At the conclusion of practically every house inspection, the issue of what constitutes a fault is discussed.

From the perspective of a house inspector, a "fault" is described in the standards of practice published by home inspection associations or, more importantly, by administrative rules for the regulation of home inspectors as specified by state legislation, if relevant.

What aspects of a home are not examined in an inspection?

The purpose of the home inspection exercise is to identify problems that could endanger the residents' lives and safety. Unless it poses a risk to the home's safety, it has nothing to do with the visual beauty of the house declining or other cosmetic alterations it may have undergone. For instance, the inspector is not concerned with the paint coming off in the drawing room, thus it would not be mentioned in the report. However, the report would undoubtedly make note of a malfunctioning switchboard. The same is true for air conditioners that are noisy, dirty chimneys, or faucets that leak or are clogged.

Home Inspection services in India:

Services for home inspection have not yet taken off in India. But as people's knowledge of property safety and risk management has grown over the past five years, a certain number of service providers have entered the market. MACJ India, HomeInspeKtor, CheckMyProp, e-Ghar, Nemmadi, PropCheckup (formerly Measurements), etc. are some of the service providers that are actively active in this sector. The majority of these businesses are a part of the Home Inspection Association Companies, a trade association.

I would like to conclude my answer here about home inspection. I hope this helps:)

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