Oct 2025

Areas We Inspect & Procedures We Conduct that Many Home Inspectors Don’t

Sherlock Home Inspections goes above and beyond industry standards.
There are several aspects and components of a home that inspectors are neither required to nor restricted from inspecting.

WE INSPECT THOSE AREAS

Examples:

  • Pest Inspection
  • Chinese drywall
  • Appliances
  • Irrigation System
  • Pool, Pool Deck, Pool Enclosure, Pool Equipment
  • Seawall, Dock, Boat Lift
  • Well Equipment
  • Cosmetic or Aesthetic Concerns                                               

There are also several procedures of a home inspection and tools for inspecting that inspectors are neither required to nor restricted from completing / using.  

WE CONDUCT THOSE PROCEDURES & USE THOSE TOOLS

Examples:

  • Inspect the Roof from the Rooftop
  • Climb Ladders
  • Enter Attics and Crawl Spaces                                    
  • Move Obstructions
  • Operate Electrical GFI’s & Breakers
  • Manipulate Plumbing Shut Off Valves
  • Open the Main Electrical Panel
  • Open the Air Handler
  • Use Inspection Tools – Outlet /GFI Testers, Electrical Meters, Laser Thermometers, Moisture Meters, Infrared Cameras, etc.