Getting your future home inspected is an important step that needs to be taken and should be performed by a professional.  While you have looked at several homes and many things can begin to look the same; such as size of the rooms, street noise, kitchen layout, color, shape, and general feeling for the home.  However, a trained certified professional looks beyond the charm or aesthetics of the home and straight to the function ability, longevity, structure integrity, and past history of the home.  A visual and functional inspection will be performed for you to ensure that no hidden surprises are present.  I understand that you are investing a large amount of money and the intention is not to take someone else's headache for you to find the cure.  I use advanced tools such as gas detectors, multi meters, CO detectors, moisture meters, infrared thermometers and other high tech tools to find any defect that may be hidden.  These tools help me find the source of the problem so repairs can be made at identified areas.  You will have full confidence in my service that I can provide the full picture of the home.