Why Inspect?
Below are just a few reasons why you need an inspection before you purchase a home?
- Are all of the electrical receptacles wired properly for polarity?
- Do the attic and crawl space have sufficient ventilation?
- Is the roof flashed properly?
- Is the water heater properly connected?
- Is the electrical panel properly grounded?
- Is there rotted wood on the exterior of the house?
- Are the drains properly trapped to prevent sewer gases from entering the house?
- Is the fuel burning furnace properly vented?
- Are there signs of water intrusion?
- Do you know the difference between a normal foundation crack and a serious structural crack?
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- Disconnected HVAC ductwork in contact with ground
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- Damaged chimney
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- Siding deteriorated
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- Improperly stacked deck
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- retaining wall beginning to fail
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- Romex connector missing on the water heater wiring
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- Smoke detector missing
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- Significant settlement crack in brick
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- Eves deteriorated
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- Improperly supported pier
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- Floor joists moisture deterioration
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- Improper electrical splice
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- Hail damaged roof
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- Bathtub drain leak
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- Water heater missing pressure relief valve extension
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- disconnected dryer vent
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- exterior door deterioration
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- No handrails present
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- Door jamb deteriorated
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- Door fogged
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- Deck deteriorated
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- Joists damaged
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- Ceiling damaged by leak
