If a home inspection is performed on your property and something on the property is damaged as a result of the inspection process, should the home inspector be held responsible? While you may assume that the answer to that question is an obvious yes, let us look at the reasons why the home inspector may not be to blame.

First, it’s good to think about the purpose of a home inspection, which is to discover any defects, hazards, or issues that may need to be addressed before the sale is finalized. The inspector must also assess the property’s condition, identify any potential issues, and provide a detailed report to the buyer.

Home inspectors are trained professionals who take their job seriously. They have a duty to be thorough in their inspections and to report any issues they find. However, it is important to note that some defects and issues are not always apparent to the naked eye. For example, during a home inspection, the inspector has to examine areas of a property that may be difficult to access or that the homeowner may not typically use. In some cases, damage may occur during the inspection due to a defect or issue that was not visible or apparent to the inspector. In such cases, the inspector may not be held liable.

The inspector may also be forced to use some force to test certain systems or appliances, and this may lead to damage. For instance, while checking for a leak in the roof, an inspector may step on a vulnerable area that results in damage. The inspector was just doing their job, and it was not a result of negligence. Thus, it is essential to differentiate between the damage resulting from negligence and the one resulting from the home inspection’s regular process.

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