Checking for pest infestations
Checking for pest infestations early can prevent damage to your home and health issues. Here are the key signs to look for when inspecting for common household pests:
How to identify signs of foundation issues
Identifying early signs of foundation issues can help prevent costly repairs and structural damage to your home. Here are the key warning signs to watch for:
Potential plumbing problems to watch for on your home
Plumbing problems can lead to costly repairs if not caught early. Here are some key issues to watch for in your home:
Signs of a failing roof
If your roof shingles are failing, you’ll likely notice several warning signs. Here are some key indicators that your roof may need repairs or replacement:
What is not typically included in a home inspection
A standard home inspection covers major systems and structural elements, but there are several things that are not typically included. Here are some common exclusions:
Most common home inspection red flags
Home inspections can reveal potential issues that may be deal-breakers for buyers. Here are some of the most common red flags inspectors find:
How to prepare your home for a home inspection
#1 Leave and do not talk to the buyer
When should I get a mold air test done?
Mold air testing and mold inspection aren’t always necessary, but there are certain signs that indicate you should get them done. Here’s how to tell:
Read & study your home inspection report
Open your eyes and read your home inspection report
Why Good Eye?
Example of a horrible home
Please take a moment to review the link below, this is a summary of major items only found on a recent home that someone actually purchased. That someone is a FTHB = first time home buyer & they should not be buying a home like this as a first time home buyer
Screws in dryer vent flue pipe
In summary, while screws can be used sparingly in rigid metal ducts, it’s better to avoid them and use foil tape or clamps to prevent lint buildup.
Most homes are in poor condition at least in our area after doing 12,000 plus inspections we believe that 85% of homes have at least 20 to 30 sometimes 50 major recommendations that need repair to make the home safe prior to moving in
Why is this?
Just as everyone struggles to make ends meet especially the last couple of years money is not left over in the budget to put into the home or pay a professional who's going to do it right 95% of the time. There are also way too many people thinking that they can do plumbing or electrical on their own by watching a YouTube video or having their buddy help them who doesn't really know a thing about plumbing or electrical. Then you have the famous homeowner who thinks that duct tape will fix everything. One other big reason we see a lot after being a business for so many years we will get the chance to inspect the same home we did 3, 4, or 5 years ago and nothing is fixed from the previous home inspection when it was supposed to be fixed, that is really frustrating in our eyes.
Some major words of advice here when you have a home inspection on the property and the seller agrees to repairs, you should demand that only a licensed electrician or licensed plumber take care of those two items and then a professional contractor who should have a license fix the other stuff. The Sellers should provide you proof paid of the receipts of the work completed get this in writing before closing. I do not have a magic answer for people who do not take care of their homes other than it is lack of money, lack of experience lack of education in owning a home and procrastination which causes homes to be in poor condition
Here are some sample reports in this link where you can see many homes that need a lot of love
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