FHA Inspection, home inspector, home inspectionHome Inspection | A lot of work goes into preparing a home for the marketplace. If you are a buyer, especially a first-time home buyer, you might not realize all you need to be aware of when purchasing a home. If you have never owned a home, or been responsible for maintenance on a home, you may be surprised to find that home inspectors frequently find issues needing repair. Usually, the person selling the home is responsible for either making the repairs or notifying buyers that the problems exist. Whether you are selling or buying a home, there are a few problems that are frequently uncovered by home inspectors you should be aware of.

  1. Faulty Wiring- If your home is older than 3-4 decades, chances are the wiring is not up to code and may even be faulty. Home inspectors commonly find open junction boxes, missing wire nuts, and mismatched amperage. Faulty wiring can lead to fires so updating the wiring is important for buyers and sellers.
  2. Bad Drainage- Water can cause a lot of problems for homes, especially ones made from wood. Inspectors frequently find leaky basements, soggy grounds round foundations, leaky roofs, and poor drainage away from the home. Make sure the gutters are all channeling the water away effectively before inspection.
  3. Damp Basements- A leaky basement and a damp basement are not always related. Moisture can be coming into your basement due to bad airflow and condensation. Damp basements due usually lead to mold findings and mildew growing on the walls.
  4. Roofing Issues- If your roof hasn’t been replaced in the last 5 years, chances are you are going to have some roofing issues brought to your attention. Missing shingles are the most frequent citation.
  5. Poor Upkeep- Inspectors will ding you for having poor maintenance and upkeep for your home. People are frequently nailed for chipped paint inside and out, old carpeting, and cracks in the driveway.

When choosing a home inspector that will help you navigate the value of your home and what repairs you are going to need to make, consider Beryl Project Engineering for your home inspection.