A good home inspection takes time. How much time depends on the age of the property, how well it is maintained, and the size of the property. A good inspection is a thorough examination of all the major systems identifying the materials used, the approximate age and general condition of those systems. A good inspector will systematically poke and prod the systems of the home removing all panel covers, opening all hatches and water closets, crawling into attics and crawl spaces, bringing light to the dark places of the house that go unexposed without an inspection.The home buyer will have a general understanding of how the major systems work, but more importantly the home buyer will know which systems need to be updated, repaired or replaced now or in the near future.