Bathrooms are one of the most frequently used rooms in your house. That’s why buyers find great interest in bathrooms flaunting modern embellishments, like a marble-top vanity or fashionable tiling. However, although aesthetically pleasing, these enhancements can hide problems that lay beneath the surface. Let’s take a look at some common bathroom issues that lead to a failed inspection.
[Read more…]What’s in a Home Inspector’s Toolbox?
Although home inspectors can’t dismantle anything within a home, there are tools that make their job safer and easier. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) Standards of Practice recommends home inspectors at least have a flashlight and an electrical circuit tester, but an experienced inspector knows that their job requires more than just the basics. Let’s take a look at some of the items that may be present in a home inspector’s toolbox.
[Read more…]What Do Home Inspectors Look for in a Sump Pump?
Sump pumps play an important role in keeping basements dry. So, when a sump pump isn’t installed properly or is poorly maintained, a strong bout of heavy rainfall or a burst pipe can cause extensive damage to your home. To ensure your potential new home is protected from basement floods, let’s take a look at what home inspectors look for in a sump pump.
[Read more…]5 Common Exterior Issues Found During Home Inspections
Despite a lot of home inspection problems originating within the house, an inspector spends a great deal of time outside the home as well. While not expensive or difficult to repair in most cases, issues found outside of a home can lead to problems such as pest infestations and foundation damage. Let’s review five of the common exterior issues we encounter during home inspections.
[Read more…]What Oil Tank Issues Can Result in a Failed Home Inspection?
Oil is one of the safest heating methods, making it an attractive trait for homebuyers. However, despite this, it’s not completely without its risks. Depending on the condition or location of a residential oil tank, fire and pollution risks can arise. That’s why a home inspector must perform a close visual inspection of the unit. To learn what inspectors search for, let’s review what oil tank issues can result in a failed home inspection.
[Read more…]What Does a Termite Report Entail?
Despite their size, termites can cause heaps of serious and lasting damage to your home. If left to their own devices, they can threaten the structural integrity of an entire building within just a few years. That’s why it’s so crucial to catch an infestation as soon as possible. At Homeinex Corporation, we offer a termite report in conjunction or independent of our typical home inspection services. To ensure you receive the help you’re after, let’s review what a termite report entails.
[Read more…]How Home Inspections Influence House Prices
As a homebuyer, you want your new home to be perfect, but that’s commonly not the case. If your home inspector brings concerns to your attention or identifies components or utilities that need repair or replacement, then these are issues you should bring to the negotiation table. While a home inspector’s purpose is not to offer real estate advice, it’s helpful to buyers to know how the results of home inspections influence house prices.
[Read more…]What Do Home Inspectors Look for in a Deck?
In temperate weather, the deck is often the focal point of your family’s entertainment, from cookouts to leisure. However, it often doesn’t receive the tender loving care of the rest of the home, despite its constant exposure to the elements. This oftentimes leads to extremely dangerous structural defects. If you’re interested in buying or selling a home with a deck, it helps to become familiar with what home inspectors look for in a deck.
[Read more…]Common Hazards in Homes Built in the 1970s
Living in New England, it’s not all too uncommon to encounter a prospective home built in the 1970s or earlier. It can be exciting for some home buyers to find a home with decades of history within its walls. However, since the building codes of 50 years ago and the construction materials used differ so much from those of today, you can run into a lot of issues. Let’s take a look at a few of the common hazards in homes built in the 1970s.
[Read more…]Common Problems Found in Attics and Crawlspaces
The attic and crawlspaces of a home oftentimes are not a priority for a prospective buyer. They’re mostly concerned with the condition of high-traffic living spaces and the functionality of the utilities of a home. However, the less occupied areas of a home can surprisingly be most telling of its structural integrity, energy efficiency, and air quality. To stress the importance of inspecting these often-unused spaces, let’s take a look at some common problems found in attics and crawlspaces.
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