As a Registered Home Inspector (RHI) I have been inspecting homes and commercial properties for 18 years across the GTA and Ontario.
Here is some important information for a home owner to consider when buying or selling your home.

What is a Home Inspection?
In the excitement, it’s easy to overlook major deficiencies in a home.
A home inspector will inspect the structure and its major systems, and
give you a professional opinion of its condition.

Who Does The Inspection?
Many people know about some house systems. Few have the broad knowledge, experience and skills of a professional home inspector. Even if you do know about all aspects of houses, it's probably best to have someone else do the inspection. As a home inspector won't be emotionally attached to the home.

What Gets Inspected?
A home inspection includes the following:

Structure - Plumbing System - Exterior - Air Condtioning or Heat Pump - Roofing, Flashing & Chimneys - Insulation - Electrical System - Interior - Heating Systems - Basements

What Does Not Get Inspected?
A home inspection is designed to help you make a buying decision. As a result, the home inspector won't be looking at minor details like worn wallpaper or scratches in the floors.

A standard home inspection does not include appliances. Low Voltage systems such as telephone wiring, cable television and alarm systems are generally not inspected.