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3 Ways Mobile Home Inspections Differ from Conventional Houses

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Mobile and manufactured homes need an inspection just like any traditional house. Since mobile homes are more at risk of damage, they require a proper inspection from the roof to the ground which focuses on specific areas, such as plumbing, electricity, and flooring. However, there are a few additional features a home inspector needs to closely analyze to ensure the new owner of a mobile home is moving into a safe and sound structure. Let’s review some of the ways mobile home inspections differ from conventional houses.

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Do Home Inspectors Check Appliances?

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When purchasing a home, oftentimes the previous owners will include the home’s built-in appliances as part of the deal. However, inheriting a bunch of appliances that are broken can lead to several expensive replacements. This begs the question, are appliances like stoves, dishwashers, and trash disposal part of a home inspection? Let’s discuss whether home inspectors check appliances and, if so, which appliances they focus on.

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3 Common Misconceptions About Home Inspections

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Hiring a professional home inspector is the most vital box to check off on your list of home-buying tasks. However, with the number of myths that surround home inspections, it can be easy to adopt unrealistic expectations when deciding on the right professional for the role. To prevent any miscommunication with your inspector, let’s review some of the common misconceptions about home inspections.

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5 Issues a Home Inspector Looks for in a Garage

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When it comes to houses, people may not consider the garage important, considering it’s usually not a living area. However, garages can have many safety issues that, if gone unchecked, can cause problems for the home’s residents. Since it provides storage for vehicles, gasoline containers, and household chemicals, it must be included in the home inspection process. Let’s take a look at what a home inspector looks for in a garage.

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5 Monthly Tasks to Help Pass a Future Home Inspection

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As a homeowner, you likely recognize the importance of proper maintenance. There are certain tasks that you perform each week to keep your house in order. However, there are some additional tasks you could be doing each month that could help you pass an inspection in the event you decide to sell. Let’s review five monthly tasks that can help your property pass a future home inspection.

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Top 5 Home Inspection Tips for Buyers

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As a home buyer, there’s a lot at stake when it comes to your new investment. Purchasing a house with a myriad of underlying issues can be a significant financial burden – one that can potentially cause you to forfeit your new home. That’s why it’s important that buyers are directly involved in the home inspection process. Let’s review some home inspection tips for buyers and how they can ensure they’re making a sound investment.

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Why Winter is a Great Time for a Home Inspection

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Snow, ice, and harsh temperatures can make you second guess scheduling a home inspection, but these conditions may actually increase the effectiveness of an inspection. While some special considerations may need to be made to accommodate for the wintery conditions, the weather may reveal flaws that might be difficult to notice otherwise. Let’s discuss why winter is a great time for a home inspection and how to ensure things run smoothly.

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When is a Second Home Inspection Required, and What Does It Entail?

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A home inspector holding a pen and a folder filled with home inspection documents standing in a bathroom.

Rarely do home inspections turn up nothing but perfection. There are numerous cases where even a second inspection is required after repairs or replacements occur. After all, a professional must inspect the changes to ensure everything is up to code. Yet, beyond checking on new repairs and replacements, what are the other reasons for a second home inspection? Let’s discuss when a second home inspection is required and what it entails.

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What’s Not Included in a Home Inspection?

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A large amount of exposed wiring in an attic in front of an old brick wall.

A home inspector has advanced knowledge of a home’s infrastructure, which is why they’re hired to identify flaws. However, a home inspection is often described as a “visible examination” of a structure. It’s important to understand that a home inspector is limited to what they can see. Since an inspection is essentially a visual evaluation of the home, let’s review what’s not included in a home inspection.

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Bathroom Issues That Lead to a Failed Inspection

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A clean bathroom with tiled walls, glass shower doors, and white vanity.

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.

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