Can a house pass or fail an inspection?
No — a house cannot 'pass' or 'fail' a home inspection. An inspection is not a test with a grade; it is a condition report that documents defects and their severity so you can make an informed decision. Every home, new or old, generates findings — what matters is sorting them into safety, major, and minor items.
No — a house cannot 'pass' or 'fail' a home inspection. An inspection is not a test with a grade; it is a condition report that documents defects and their severity so you can make an informed decision. Every home, new or old, generates findings — what matters is sorting them into safety, major, and minor items.
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Why there is no pass or fail
The inspector's job is to inform, not to certify or reject. The report describes what was found and how serious it is; you and your agent decide what to do with that information. Read how to read your report.
Sorting findings by severity
Safety items (panels, GFCI, heat exchangers) come first; major items are expensive systems at end of life; minor items are normal wear. This sorting is what turns a long report into a clear plan.
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