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What does a home inspection include?

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A visual check of accessible parts of the roof, attic, structure, foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, water heater, windows, doors and drainage.

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Official sources

CFPB: home inspectionsconsumerfinance.gov
EPA: radonepa.gov
HUD: for your protection, get a home inspectionhud.gov