The 5 Items Missing From Most Home Inspection Reports
Inspection reports are thorough, but there are five categories inspectors rarely check — and they're the ones that cost the most later.
1. Attic bathroom exhaust fan termination
Most inspectors verify the fan turns on. Almost none check where the vent actually terminates. In 30% of homes we see, the fan is venting into the attic instead of through the roof — which means every hot shower is pumping moist air into your insulation.
2. Ice + water shield at the eaves
Roofing inspections cover the visible surface, but the underlayment at eaves is what prevents ice dam damage. It's rarely mentioned unless there's active leaking.
3. Water hammer and pressure regulator
A ¾-turn ball valve slam-shut on a modern washing machine can spike pressure to 300+ PSI. If your incoming pressure is over 80 PSI, you need a pressure-reducing valve — not on most inspection checklists.
4. GFCI protection on modern kitchen counters
Older homes were built to older codes. Inspectors note the presence or absence, but most don't test whether the GFCI is actually protecting the downstream outlets on the same circuit.
5. Dryer vent length and material
Vinyl or foil flex duct in the wall cavity is a fire hazard. Rigid metal is code. Most inspection reports mention the exhaust termination but rarely note the interior duct material.
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