FAQ

It is a common error of equating an FHA inspector with a home inspector, when in fact, there are no similarities of any kind when comparing these two distinct professions.
An AAEX Home Inspection provides disclosure of visible property defects and spend several hours evaluating each home. We operate and inspect plumbing, heating and electrical fixtures; we crawl through the attic (if possible); we inspect the electrical wiring in breaker panels; test electrical outlets; and inspect the foundation crawlspace beneath each building. We evaluate fireplaces, test built-in appliances and verify compliance with numerous safety requirements. We review site drainage conditions, check for signs of faulty construction, and report on physical damage and substandard workmanship.
FHA inspectors do little, if any, of this. In fact, they are more correctly called “FHA appraisers.” Their inspection, when compared with an actual home inspection, is best described as a brief walkthrough. Basically, they look around, take measurements and note the apparent overall condition of the property. They operate nothing. They test nothing. They generally do not go on the roof; they do not enter the attic or crawlspace; and they do not determine functional conditions of fixtures.