Home inspectors do not produce an opinion of value and do not use the same forms as appraisers.

An inspection is a third-party investigation of the accessible structure and systems of a house, from the top to the foundation.

For the most part, a home inspection report will explain the amenities and the requirements of the property: air conditioning (weather permitting), electrical systems, the condition of the heating system, the plumbing; then the structural integrity of the home such as the attic, visible insulation, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, then the foundation, basement and visible structures.