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Below are some of the top 6 items we look for during a home inspection, so when it comes to home buyers ready to make their next big purchase…You can be ready before your inspection is even scheduled.
What Do We Look For During a Home Inspection?
Without a home inspection on the property. These inspections, conducted by a Certified Professional Inspector like our team at Catalyst Inspections, are key in ensuring the safety and health of your property and of you and your family. From smaller items like peeling paint to bigger items like malfunctioning water heaters or flawed ventilation systems, looking for these items during your home inspection will help get you and your property on the right track.
1. HVAC Systems
A home inspector can help you determine the health and functioning of the HVAC system in your home. They can determine the date of installation, the functionality of the system, and the filtration abilities of the ventilation ducts in your home. They can also estimate how long before it might need to be replaced, a major expense for your home.
2. The Roof
Your home inspector knows the condition and quality of roofing materials and can analyze and detect any issues in the health of your home’s roof. They’ll look for leakages, sloping designs, or any other health issues in your home’s roof. Roof problems are responsible for over a third of all home insurance claims, so the healthier your roof is, the healthier your bank account will be.
3. Water Drainage
Water is the biggest threat to many homes due to foundational issues, structural weaknesses, or drainage that leaks into your home and carpeting. A home inspector will look for signs of water damage or potential areas where water could build up and/or leak into your home, identifying the concerns to you so you can keep that in mind when you make your finale sale or purchase.
4. The Electrical System
Looking at the specific kind of electricity you have in the home is another important component of home inspections. Make sure there’s no unstable wiring, faulty connections, or outdated electrical connections like knob and tube wiring or Pacific Electric panels. The easier and simpler the electrical connection the better.
5. Foundation Issues
The foundation of your home is what keeps you and everyone else in the house stable sturdy, and supported. Foundations can have multiple issues, such as cracks, weak walls, or breakage that makes it not up to building code. Treat your foundation very carefully and avoid purchasing homes that have any foundation issues identified in the inspection.
6. Asbestos
Asbestos was a popular home construction material used prior to the 1980s in homes, in everything from floors to walls and ceilings. Unfortunately, asbestos is a known carcinogen that causes severe damage to people and property and has even been linked to cancer. If the inspection shows any presence of asbestos, you’ll need to have that treated immediately or else consider choosing a different home.
These are just some of the many issues that a home inspector will look for when conducting their inspection. With careful and practiced work, your home inspector will help you identify any issues and help facilitate the home and real estate transaction of your dreams.
