Homebuyer guide
Sewer Scope, Radon, Termite, and Specialty Inspections
A general inspection agreement often excludes tests or specialized systems. Property age, location, construction, disclosures, and visible clues help determine which separate services to discuss.
Practical checklist
- Consider a sewer scope for relevant age, materials, trees, history, symptoms, or local practice.
- Use an appropriate radon test rather than photographs or odor.
- Arrange licensed pest or wood-destroying-organism evaluation where relevant.
- Use accredited professionals for suspect asbestos or certified lead professionals for lead hazards.
- Consider chimney, septic, well, pool, structural, geotechnical, environmental, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or roofing specialists when scope requires.
Questions worth asking
- Which services are excluded from the general inspection?
- What property or regional factors make each test relevant?
- Who holds the required local license, certification, or accreditation?
- Will results arrive before contract deadlines?
- What follow-up is recommended for an inconclusive result?
Sources and further reading
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