Hidden Home Defects. What to look for?
No home is flawless, but certain physical problems can be expensive. Look for:
Water leaks.
Look for stains on ceilings and near the baseboards, especially in
basements, attics or along the walls.
Shifting foundations.
Look for large cracks along the home’s foundation. Look for uneven surfaces.
Drainage.
Look for standing water, either around the foundation of the home of
in the yard. Optional visit to property just after rainfall may be of value.
Termites.
Look for weakened or grooved wood, especially near ground level.
Search for wood dust around furniture.
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Worn roofs.
Look for broken or missing copings and buckled shingles as well
as water spots on ceilings. If there are inconsistency in the uniformity
of tiles or roofing material, make queries.
Inadequate wiring.
Look for antiquated fuse boxes, extension cords, a host of power
strips (indicating insufficient outlets), and outlets without a place
to plug in the grounding prong.
Plumbing problems.
Very low water pressure, dripping faucets, banging in pipes or
turning on water from main outlet. If there are multiple water tanks for
a single family home, make sure to verify the size of the family.
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