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What Home Inspectors Check Outside Your House For

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Home inspector in safety vest and hard hat checks gutters and roof on house.

When it comes to a home’s exterior, not everything is about curb appeal and cosmetics. Sure, the perfect paint color and a lush lawn will catch someone’s eye, but the outside of a house is about structure, functionality, and safety just as much as the inside is. And while the average home buyer can’t always see a house’s potential issues from driving by or walking through a showing, a proper home inspection can reveal things the naked eye misses. Today, we’re reviewing what home inspectors check outside of houses for.

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The Risks of Improper Toilet Installation

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Plumber working on fixing toilet

Toilets: every home needs at least one. Essential to our everyday lives and functioning bathrooms, these modern-day plumbing fixtures are often overlooked. But, if not installed properly, toilets can cause structural issues and severe damage, which could negatively affect a home inspection report. Whether constructing a brand-new house or renovating the bathroom in your current place, you won’t want to skimp on the toilet installation. If done incorrectly, you could encounter these issues.

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What Do Home Inspectors Look for in a Sump Pump?

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A close-up of a basement-installed residential 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.

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Common Problems Found in Attics and Crawlspaces

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An insulated attic with cross-support beams, trusses, and a window, meant to portray 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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How High Water Pressure Can Cost You Financially

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A hand holding a glass under a faucet that is running at a high water pressure.

There are few things more frustrating than trying to shower or wash your car with low water pressure, but the inverse – high water pressure – isn’t as much of a luxury as it may seem. High water pressure can put stress on your wallet and your home, and when you’re in search of a new home, having a home inspector experienced in measuring water pressure can be incredibly valuable. Let’s discuss some of the ways high water pressure can cost you and how to identify the signs.

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What’s Involved with a Plumbing Inspection?

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Copper pipes running through a boiler room, used to signify what's involved with a plumbing inspection

If you’re buying an old home, you’re likely assuming that the utilities are a top priority for home inspectors. There’s a good chance that the electrical and plumbing are outdated. Upon completion of the home inspection, you’re probably assured that your kitchen ceiling won’t come crashing to the floor as a result of leaking or damaged plumbing, but that’s not entirely true. The truth of the matter is, what’s involved with a plumbing inspection is not necessarily what you’d expect.

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What Inspectors Look for in Your Basement

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Basements are the underbelly of every house. From visible cracks in the foundation to signs of pest invasion, it’s one of the best locations that allows you to see behind the curtain of your home. Being able to properly examine your basement will give you a greater insight into the overall health of your home. This knowledge will help your home pass an inspection, get it on the market faster, or buy your new home without any of these potential issues.

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Home Inspections: Why Getting Your Roof Inspected is Important

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Home inspections are a long process that includes just about every structure inside and outside of your house. Our roofs are at the top of the inspection list, and there are often issues that arise from your roof not functioning properly. Here are a few things that you need to look out for in order to maintain a safe home.

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What to Do If Your Home Inspector Finds Mold

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Mold growth in home near a window.Having a home inspection is a vital part of the home selling process. It also can be an anxiety-inducing one for the homeowner, who is worried they missed something, and the home buyer, who is worried it’s too good to be true. An in-depth home inspection may uncover minor issues both parties can agree on, but it can also uncover major issues such as health hazards. Today we’re looking at one of these home hazards: the presence of mold. [Read more…]

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