Environmental health protection is also included in a building inspection.

A home inspector will look carefully at the properties structure, the kind of construction and the mechanical systems of the home.

You could consider having the home inspected for possible future health hazards such as radon gas, asbestos or potential water or waste disposal system problems.

A building inspection is an on site review of the actual construction as it progresses.

The purpose of a commercial building inspection is to ensure that public buildings meet appropriate health and safety requirements. The inspection will also cover environmental regulations, fire safety systems, electrical systems, the operation of elevators, escalators and other conveyance systems.

If any serious problems are discovered the home inspector may recommend another, more specific inspection.

Construction and building inspection services may specialize in areas such as excavations, grading, or dredging operations. Other inspection services may specialize in evaluating the quality of the asphalt and pavement used in bridges, roads and highways.

The intention of the building inspection is to act as a spot check to verify code compliance.

One thing a home inspector won’t do is reveal whether the property represents value for money.

After the inspection the home inspector will be able answer any questions you may have as well pointing out any problems that they have found.