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Buying a new home is a large investment. But even recently built homes that appear flawless to the untrained eye can have some common issues lying beneath the surface. To safeguard your investment before committing to a purchase, make sure you hire a home inspector. Furthermore, be sure to familiarize yourself with some of the common problems found during home inspections.
April is observed as National Home Inspection Month, as it’s the perfect time for a home inspection. Whether you’re seeking to take advantage of spring’s seller’s market, you’re looking to buy or rent, or you’re simply adding a home inspection to your spring-cleaning checklist, it’s important that you seek the assistance of a certified home inspector. Allow us to tell you about all the benefits of scheduling a home inspection during National Home Inspection Month.
A building’s stability is only as reliable as its foundation. A foundation’s purpose is to support the structure above and keep it upright, but a poor foundation can be a danger to its occupants and surrounding properties. For this reason, it’s vital to understand why home foundations are a critical part of home inspections, as underestimating the importance of a strong home foundation can be extremely hazardous.
Regardless of the season, your home is constantly at risk of pest infestation. We’re long past the summer months where bugs and insects run rampant in your home. But, in winter, there is a greater risk of rodents, as they will break into your home in search of food and shelter. Not only is it a dealbreaker when buying or selling a home due to sanitation concerns, but pest infestation is harmful to your home’s architecture, as well.
Knowing and keeping up to date on the intricacies of water heaters is an important skillset for licensed home inspectors. However, you don’t have to be an expert in home inspection to know when your water heater is on the fritz. A cold shower in the morning will be the only wake-up call you’ll need to realize you’re experiencing water heater problems. But before you call an electric or gas company technician, there are steps you can take to ensure the problem has a simple solution.
A home inspector is often brought in as part of the home buying process, typically by the buyers. Their job is to make sure both parties – buyers and sellers – know the condition of the home and any issues it might have that could impact the value, condition, or safety of the home. A lot can ride on the outcome of a home inspection, from getting a potential buyer to agree to buy to losing thousands of dollars on the home’s value if any problems arise from the inspection. As a seller, it might be tempting to try and hide things from a home inspector. This blog is going to try and dissuade you.
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On the top of everyone’s home safety list is adding security cameras, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, but one that is often overlooked is testing for radon. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. This silent killer is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Read on to learn more about radon and the lasting effects it can have on you and your family.
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There is nothing worse than turning on your air conditioner or heating system for the first time after moving into your new home, and you notice various issues. A thorough home inspection will help catch some of those issues whether they are major or minor, you want those issues to be diagnosed right away. Learn more about these issues by continuing on from our part 1, about the different signs that point to getting your HVAC checked.
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Moving into your brand-new home can be an exciting time, but its also an important time to catch any warning signs that are attached to systems inside the home. There are multiple moving parts of home inspections, one being your HVAC system. Getting a thorough home inspection will provide clarity around the longevity and the health of your HVAC system.
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Moving into your new home is so exciting, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Once you meet with a home inspector, you will likely be presented with a list of problems and fixes that need to be made right away. Read over some of these home improvements that need to be made to ensure there aren’t any issues down the road.
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