Some condo purchasers desire to have just the interior of their condos inspected prior to purchase.
An interior only inspection means that no commonly owned areas of the condominium will be inspected. The inspection will include electrical in the condo, major appliances, plumbing, heating etc. It will not include common walls, structure of the building, etc.
When customers request this type of inspection it is usually because the HOA will cover all the other areas of the structure. These customers mostly want to ensure that they are fully aware of the wear and tear or changes the first owner has left on the condo.
It is good in some applications as a buyer to get the exterior, roof, attic, and crawlspace inspected. If one of these systems fails, you are responsible for a portion of the repair as an owner in the complex. Even if the complex is fairly new, there could be repairs coming down the road. Interior only inspections also don’t discuss homeowner dues, and whether or not the monthly amount being paid is sufficient to cover unexpected expenses. This is outside of our scope.
