Home inspection before vs. after rehab

[Ishviyan D.]

When purchasing a deal, does it make more sense to do a home inspection prior to or after the home has been rehabbed (I’m referring to an inspection done by an actual home inspector, not one done by a general contractor). I could see an argument for both. If an inspection is done before, the rehab can address all the issues found, particularly the more serious items like foundations, mould and termites. If done after the rehab, it provides an opportunity to address residual issues prior to putting the property on the market, although the downside is that it could mean tearing out newly installed flooring, cabinets, and appliances to address serious problems like mould underneath the subfloor that we’re not initially identified.

Any thoughts?

Thank you