What Is A Home Inspection? A home inspection is a professional consulting service that determines the present condition of the home's major systems, based on a visual inspection of accessible features. Inspections are often performed during a real estate transaction, but may be done anytime. Every home inspection will receive a detailed report with pictures, videos and thermal images along with a Summary List of defects and repairs. Within 24 hours of your inspection you will receive a downloadable PDF report, as well as a LINK taking you to your own private webpage revealing your report along with high quality pictures, videos and thermal imaging.