The owners need to have a permit for the installation in most locations, for building codes dealing with electrical walkways, fencing, depth of water, etc. The plumbing for the pool's pump and filtering equipment should have been installed by a licensed plumber and electrician. Greenhouses are made of many different materials that must be in good condition and properly installed. An exterior garage or barn must be checked just as the main structure. The garage's main roof rafters and beams must be checked for any rot. The doors must be in working order. The deck needs to be constructed with redwood or pressure treated wood to withstand changing weather conditions. Hot tubs and spas must also have electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building permits in many locations of the country. Also, there are often regulations on where...

These also need to be in good running condition and checked for any mold problems that could cause illness.
Since the purpose of an inspection is to check the condition of your entire home, the landscaping near the house may be part of it. For example, bushes that are too near the foundation or outer walls may present problems. Similarly, trees that overhang a house could cause considerable damage if they fall on the roof.

Inspections are purposely to expose any defects that are in the house. They are not for purposes of cosmetic deficiencies. The value of inspections cannot be overrated. They are very important to both sellers and buyers in order to know exactly what the condition of the house is for safety and well being.