[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-warranties-insurance-and-the-10000-honor-guarantee\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-warranties-insurance-and-the-10000-honor-guarantee\/","headline":"What We Look For (And What We Don\u2019t): Warranties, Insurance, and the $10,000 Honor Guarantee","name":"What We Look For (And What We Don\u2019t): Warranties, Insurance, and the $10,000 Honor Guarantee","description":"What We Look For (And What We Don\u2019t): Warranties, Insurance, and the $10,000 Honor Guarantee Let me be 100% honest: the home inspection is not a crystal ball, and it\u2019s definitely not a guarantee that nothing will go wrong. In fact, we\u2019ve had cases where a water heater worked just fine during the inspection, only to spring a leak before the seller even got back home. It\u2019s rare\u2014but it happens. There Are No Guarantees in Homeownership If someone tells you that everything in a house is \u201cperfect\u201d and \u201cwon\u2019t have any problems,\u201d they\u2019re either misinformed or lying. The truth is: every home is guaranteed to have problems. Mechanical systems wear out. Appliances break. Pipes corrode. Time wins. What I do is give you a snapshot in time\u2014a real, honest look at what\u2019s working, what\u2019s aging, and what needs attention. I don\u2019t pretend I can predict the future, because no one can. But Here\u2019s What We DO Offer While the inspection itself isn\u2019t a warranty, we do offer a few protection tools and support services that many clients find helpful: RecallChek: We run all major appliances and systems through a recall database. If one ever gets added to a recall list\u2014even after the inspection\u2014you\u2019ll be notified and protected. Warranties (if included with your inspection package): These may cover short-term failure on things like HVAC, water heaters, or major appliances. Read the terms. Ask us what's included. $10,000 InterNACHI Honor Guarantee: If you ever discover that one of our inspectors committed fraud, InterNACHI will back it up with a guarantee worth up to $10,000. Here\u2019s What We Can\u2019t Do We can\u2019t promise that systems won\u2019t break after the inspection. We can\u2019t insure against natural wear and tear. We can\u2019t override the terms of a warranty company or the seller\u2019s obligations. We don\u2019t provide home insurance, and we\u2019re not a legal substitute for it. Think of our protections as an extra layer of support\u2014not a shield against every risk. Prepare for What Comes Next Here\u2019s the best advice I can give: Budget for repairs. You\u2019ll need them, sooner or later. Ask questions during the inspection\u2014it\u2019s the best time to get educated. Read the fine print on any warranty or guarantee, so you know what\u2019s covered. Follow up with service providers to extend the life of your systems. FAQs: Understanding Post-Inspection Protection Is a home inspection a guarantee that nothing will go wrong? No. It\u2019s a snapshot in time\u2014not a prediction of future performance or failure. What is the $10,000 InterNACHI Honor Guarantee? It\u2019s protection offered by our professional association if an inspector is found to have committed fraud during your inspection. Are appliances and systems covered by warranty? Some packages include short-term warranties. Others don\u2019t. Always confirm what\u2019s included with your inspection. Can I add a warranty or maintenance plan after the inspection? Often, yes. We can help you choose a protection plan if you want additional peace of mind. \u2192 Next up: Post 50: What\u2019s Next? Final Steps After Your Home Inspection \u2190 Previously: Post 48: What Can Still Go Wrong After the Inspection? Curious what it\u2019s like to schedule your own home inspection with us?","datePublished":"2025-07-16","dateModified":"2025-07-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/author\/curtis\/#Person","name":"Kloc Curtis","url":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/author\/curtis\/","identifier":6,"description":"Curtis Kloc is a U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in business development, inspections, and technical systems. He has built and sold multiple six- and seven-figure home inspection and environmental services companies, including HERO Inspections & Environmental and Elite Analysis. Curtis is the founder of Inspections Over Coffee, a nationally expanding franchise known for its white-glove service, inspector training systems, and streamlined operational workflows.\r\n\r\nWith deep roots in nuclear engineering from his time as a Machinist Mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician aboard two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, Curtis brings unmatched precision and discipline to every business he runs. He is certified and licensed in home inspection, mold assessment, asbestos inspection, and environmental testing, and is a member of NACHI since 2006. 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It\u2019s rare\u2014but it happens.There Are No Guarantees in HomeownershipIf someone tells you that everything in a house is \u201cperfect\u201d and \u201cwon\u2019t have any problems,\u201d they\u2019re either misinformed or lying.The truth is: every home is guaranteed to have problems. Mechanical systems wear out. Appliances break. Pipes corrode. Time wins.What I do is give you a snapshot in time\u2014a real, honest look at what\u2019s working, what\u2019s aging, and what needs attention. I don\u2019t pretend I can predict the future, because no one can.But Here\u2019s What We DO OfferWhile the inspection itself isn\u2019t a warranty, we do offer a few protection tools and support services that many clients find helpful:  RecallChek: We run all major appliances and systems through a recall database. If one ever gets added to a recall list\u2014even after the inspection\u2014you\u2019ll be notified and protected.  Warranties (if included with your inspection package): These may cover short-term failure on things like HVAC, water heaters, or major appliances. Read the terms. Ask us what's included.  $10,000 InterNACHI Honor Guarantee: If you ever discover that one of our inspectors committed fraud, InterNACHI will back it up with a guarantee worth up to $10,000.Here\u2019s What We Can\u2019t Do  We can\u2019t promise that systems won\u2019t break after the inspection.  We can\u2019t insure against natural wear and tear.  We can\u2019t override the terms of a warranty company or the seller\u2019s obligations.  We don\u2019t provide home insurance, and we\u2019re not a legal substitute for it.Think of our protections as an extra layer of support\u2014not a shield against every risk.Prepare for What Comes NextHere\u2019s the best advice I can give:  Budget for repairs. You\u2019ll need them, sooner or later.  Ask questions during the inspection\u2014it\u2019s the best time to get educated.  Read the fine print on any warranty or guarantee, so you know what\u2019s covered.  Follow up with service providers to extend the life of your systems.FAQs: Understanding Post-Inspection ProtectionIs a home inspection a guarantee that nothing will go wrong?No. It\u2019s a snapshot in time\u2014not a prediction of future performance or failure.What is the $10,000 InterNACHI Honor Guarantee?It\u2019s protection offered by our professional association if an inspector is found to have committed fraud during your inspection.Are appliances and systems covered by warranty?Some packages include short-term warranties. Others don\u2019t. Always confirm what\u2019s included with your inspection.Can I add a warranty or maintenance plan after the inspection?Often, yes. We can help you choose a protection plan if you want additional peace of mind.\u2192 Next up: Post 50: What\u2019s Next? Final Steps After Your Home Inspection\u2190 Previously: Post 48: What Can Still Go Wrong After the Inspection?Curious what it\u2019s like to schedule your own home inspection with us?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What We Look For (And What We Don\u2019t): Warranties, Insurance, and the $10,000 Honor Guarantee","item":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-warranties-insurance-and-the-10000-honor-guarantee\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]