How to Navigate Your Home Inspection Report

A home inspection will provide you with a valuable report containing important findings that are concerning. Any potential issues regarding the property will be stated, and an inspection report will detail deficiencies, safety concerns and maintenance suggestions. 

To understand all of this information, you must first understand how to read the assessment, and the following tips will help you navigate a home inspection report:

Start with the Summary

Your inspection report will include a summary which will appear at the beginning and will detail findings, including safety hazards and deficiencies that would require major expenses to correct. The summary will also highlight any items the inspector finds concerning, and if your inspection report is delivered in a digital PDF format or via a web URL, you will be able to go to a specific section directly when you click on a summary item to view further details. 

Understand Color Coding

Different text colours will usually identify the different levels of concern. Black text indicates general information and descriptions of systems and components installed at the property, while blue text indicates observations and information regarding the condition of the systems and components inside the home. This can include:

• comments about deficiencies

• comments that detail a significant deficiency

• comments regarding routine maintenance

• comments regarding recommendation

Red text indicates components or conditions that are highly concerning, and anything in red text will usually require immediate attention, repair or replacement. Green text will provide a link to additional information pertaining to a variety of different subjects important to the home, and any text highlighted in yellow means you can place your cursor over the word for definitions or more information.

Go Through Every Individual Section

Every section will be labelled clearly and divided up into subsections. This is where you can find extra information about a specific item or component. If the inspector recommends repairs or improvements, this information will be included in that particular section. 

Contact the Home Inspector If Any Section Is Unclear

If you are confused about anything you read and require clarification, do not hesitate to contact your home inspector. Ask as many questions as you have and ask for more details if you need more answers. Take the time to review your home inspection report carefully and make a note of any questions you may have. 

Conclusion

Are you interested in a home inspection report from a qualified inspector? Capri Home Inspections Co can help! We are experts in this field and have years of experience, which means you will receive accurate and unbiased information. We will assess the property you want to purchase, and our report will help you make informed decisions regarding this very large investment. Contact us today to learn more!