What Home Inspectors Are Not Required to Inspect

What Home Inspectors Are Not Required to Inspect
By City Home Inspectors

🧠 Many homeowners believe a home inspection covers everything. But here’s the truth: while we inspect hundreds of components during a standard evaluation, there are a few areas that fall outside the official requirements of Illinois' home inspection laws.

Let’s bust the myth and manage expectations—and then surprise you with what City Home Inspectors can still do to help.

🛑 What Standard Inspections Don’t Include

Under Illinois law, home inspectors are not required to evaluate:

• Sewer Line Conditions
  We don't scope underground sewer lines—but tree root damage or collapses are real risks.

• Mold Testing
  We report visible signs of moisture, but official air or surface mold testing requires lab analysis.

• Asbestos Detection
  If a home was built before the 1980s, asbestos may be present—but only licensed specialists can confirm it.

• Lead-Based Paint
  Common in homes built pre-1978, but we are not permitted to test or confirm presence.

• Pest Infestations
  We note damage or warning signs (e.g., droppings, nests, gnaw marks), but can’t certify infestations.

🎁 Surprise: We Can Help With These Too!

At City Home Inspectors, we go beyond the basics by offering ancillary services to cover these critical blind spots:

• 📹 Sewer Scope Inspections – Check for blockages, root intrusion, or line failure

• 🦠 Mold Testing – Air sampling and lab-certified analysis

• 🐜 Termite/WDI Inspections – For FHA, VA, and conventional loans

• ☢️ Radon Testing – Detect invisible health hazards in Chicagoland homes

• 🧪 Lead & Asbestos Referrals – Trusted partner labs and specialists

🎯 A complete picture of your home’s condition means knowing what’s inside and outside the scope—and choosing the right inspector who can handle both.

📅 Book your comprehensive inspection today at www.cityhomeinspectors.com