You can, but chances are that even if you are very familiar with home construction you still dont have the knowledge, training and experience of a professional Home Inspector. We are familiar with all the systems of a home, how they work and how they should be maintained. We are also experts at identifying signs that indicate a system is nearing the end of its life cycle. But beyond the technical expertise, it is important to remember that the inspector remains an impartial third party, providing an objective and unemotional reporting of the facts.