I am opposed to SB 627.  There are many reasons this Bill not does not make sense.  First and foremost, a Home Inspection is a Non-Invasive inspection.  Meaning, the Inspector can not move the owner's belongings/items out of the way, the Inspector can not cut access into the walls to check for latent defects, etc.  The visuals are limited; therefore, liability must also be limited.

I understand the thought behind the Bill, the desire to protect the Consumer. A Home Inspection is already providing an extra layer of protection for the Consumer.  It is not meant to be, nor can it be, all enclusive.  Should this Bill come to fruition, many Home Inspectors will leave the industry and cause the price of Home Inspections to rise, giving the Consumer less choice and less protection then they have now.

Dave Sfreddo - InspectionsVA.com