Can a Home Inspector Fix Repairs They Find?

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Written By Ryan Davidson
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Can the home inspector also repair any defects he or she finds?

What if your home inspector is also a licensed contractor? Sounds great, right? Not always. Although it may seem convenient to have an inspector who is also a contractor, it poses a conflict of interest. According to InterNACHI's Code of Ethics: 

The InterNACHI member shall not perform or offer to perform, for an additional fee, any repairs or associated services to the structure for which the member or member's company has prepared a home inspection report for a period of 12 months. This provision shall not include services to components and/or systems that are not included in the InterNACHI Standards of Practice.


If a home inspector financially benefits from finding any defects, this can impact the accuracy of the report (whether intentional or not). The best home inspector you hire abides by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Ryan Davidson

Calgary and Area home inspections.  At House to Home Inspections our commitment to you is to help you gain knowledge about the condition of the property that you are purchasing or selling as well as provide you with confidence to make an informed decision.

Our services come with the promise of quality, honesty, trust, dedication and commitment to every inspection we provide.

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