No. Many old houses were built to last for decades or even centuries – and a well-maintained, older home is often an excellent investment. However, because the building techniques and materials we’ve used for things like electricity and plumbing have changed, some older homes have issues like knob-and-tube wiring or polybutylene piping. In many cases, the current owner may have already fixed these issues. If this is not the case, hiring a home inspector allows you to find out and see any significant problems with the home’s critical systems.