"buffalobill" wrote in message
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buffalo ny: most folks pay for an inspection and enjoy hearing about
hazards BEFORE the house catches fire.
your answer depends on the local requirements.
old isn't necessarily unsafe, it needs to be tested and inspected.
an inspector would be negligent if he didn't point out electrical
hazards.

Much depends on the inspector too. Some are grumpy jerks that have not been
laid in 20 years and enjoy giving you a hard time. Most are reasonable
people and would give you some pointers on how to correct a problem. If he
knows you are correcting problems, he will not hassle you.

Some homeowners try to hide stuff, take shortcuts and do things half assed.
They deserve the wrath of the inspector.