Common Problems Found in Home Inspections
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Structure
- Differential settlement -- movement under the foundation
- Structural Concerns
- Damaged floor joist |
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Exteriors
- Damaged siding
- Unsafe railings
- Damaged windows or rotting window frames |
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Roofing
- Worn out shingles
- Missing shingles
- Rusted gutters |
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Plumbing
- Leaking faucets and showers
- Unsafe temperature pressure relief valve
- Deteriorating pipes |
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Electrical
- Overheated wires
- Spliced wires without a junction box
- Undersized electrical service |
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Fireplace
- Leaking boiler
- Disconnected furnace flue
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Heat and Air
- Disconnected ductwork
- System inefficiencies
- Damaged condensor fins |
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Interior
- Sloped Floors
- Problem Windows
- Settling Cracks |
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Chimney
- Cracked chimney cap
- Loose Brick
- Spark Arrestor Cap |
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Crawlspace
- Loose insulation
- Inadequate attic ventilation
- Missing attic insulation |