Home Inspection Definitions

The following list of terms are key to your home inspection. Pay close attention to terms such as "describe" and "inspect". These terms are critical. Remember, home inspectors CANNOT inspect what they cannot see. Potential defects that are hidden at the time of the inspection are referred to as "latent defects". For the most up to date definitions for home inspection, refer to the Louisiana Board of Home Inspectors web site. If you should have any additional questions, you may contact us for further clarification.