Buying a home could be the largest investment people ever make. It is thus imperative to know as much as possible about the house you intend to buy before your actually buy it and serely before you tie yourself up signing contacts. A home inspection identifies the need for repairs, any bad construction and/or builder oversights, as well as the need for maintenance. It also reveals health and safety issues, moisture and/or drainage issues etc so unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties are minimized.