Inspectors Don’t Check Everything — And That’s Okay

At Pine Point Property Inspections, we’re honest with clients about what we do—and what we don’t do.

A home inspection is a powerful tool. It can reveal hidden concerns, protect you from costly surprises, and give you real clarity before a big decision. But it’s not a guarantee, and it’s not all-seeing. One of the most important things we can do as inspectors is set clear expectations.

Let’s talk about what we don’t inspect—and why that doesn’t make your inspection any less valuable.

A Home Inspection Is Visual, Not Invasive

A professional home inspection is a non-invasive, visual assessment of the home’s accessible systems and components. That means:

• We don’t cut open drywall or remove flooring.
• We don’t move heavy furniture or appliances.
• We don’t test every outlet, run every faucet for 10 minutes, or open up every single valve.
• We don’t dismantle HVAC units or open sealed electrical panels.

We inspect what we can see, safely access, and evaluate without causing damage to the property.

What’s Typically Not Included

Here are a few things outside the standard scope of a home inspection:

• Septic systems and private wells
• Underground pipes or sewer lines (unless a sewer scope is ordered)
• Swimming pools or spas (unless specifically requested)
• Environmental hazards like lead paint, asbestos, or mold (we’ll point out red flags but testing requires specialists)
• Appliance performance tests
• Cosmetic issues like worn paint, scratches, or aging fixtures

Why That’s Not a Flaw—it’s a Feature

Think of your inspection like a well-trained generalist giving your home a physical exam. If something looks or sounds off, we flag it—and guide you to a specialist if needed.

Trying to “check everything” would require dismantling parts of your home, and we’d risk causing the very damage we’re trying to help you avoid. That’s why we follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, which define a reliable, repeatable scope of what inspectors should and shouldn’t do.

What You Do Get

You still get tremendous value from a standard inspection. At Pine Point, we provide:

• An unbiased, detail-rich report that outlines the home’s true condition
• Professional evaluation of structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and more
• Drone and thermal imaging (at no extra charge) to reach areas others can’t
• A walk-through with your inspector to ask questions in plain English
• Fast turnaround, clear communication, and no upsells—ever

The Goal Is Informed Ownership, Not Perfection

No inspection will ever be 100% exhaustive—but it will be one of the smartest moves you make when buying, selling, or maintaining your home. We’re not trying to inspect everything. We’re here to inspect what matters—and do it well.

Schedule Your Inspection

Want a home inspection that tells you what’s real—not just what’s visible?
Book with Pine Point today or give us a call at (651) 383-5252. We’ll give you the clarity to move forward with confidence.