What is included in a home inspection?
Quick answer: A home inspection includes a visual evaluation of the roof, attic, structure and foundation, electrical and plumbing systems, heating and cooling, insulation and ventilation, and the interior and exterior — plus a written report of material defects.
Inspectors evaluate accessible, visible components against a recognized Standard of Practice. It is non-invasive: no opening walls, no moving heavy storage, no dismantling equipment.
Specialized concerns — radon, the sewer lateral, mold, water quality, thermal imaging — are typically offered as add-ons, because each requires separate equipment or lab work.
In Bloomington, the inspection naturally focuses on the defects common to mid-century homes: panel and wiring vintage, plumbing material, attic moisture and basement drainage.
