A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential or commercial property. It is the goal of the inspection to put a buyer in a better position to make a buying decision by identifying defects within specific systems and components that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. The inspection will not reveal every issue that exists and is not a prediction of future conditions, but only those material defects observed on the date of the inspection. The inspection should not be considered a guarantee or warranty of any kind.