Having a home inspected is an essential part of the home buying or selling process. Every new owner wants to know what a major purchase has in store. For sellers, having a recent home inspection document on hand is a smart way to speed up a deal. What are the most common things that home inspections reveal?

Common Home Inspection Findings

Electrical problems

These include things like missing wire nuts, mismatched amp levels, and junction boxes that have been left open.

Moisture in the crawl space

When roofing, windows, or gutters aren’t working properly, or if the building lot wasn’t graded properly, moisture can build up in the crawl space of a home. This can lead to staining on walls and floors, mildew, and many types of mold.

An Aged or Insufficient Roof

One of the most common things found during home inspections is a bad roof. That’s because homeowners tend to neglect roof health. When flashing is broken or gone, and when roof shingles are not in top shape, it’s time for a repair or replacement. Inspectors often find leaky roofs and notice missing shingles or roofs that have lost their ability to shield the home from the elements.

Problems With the Foundation

Another common problem that inspections will reveal is a faulty foundation, which can be a major challenge for repair teams. When windows and doors don’t open easily, when floors slope, and when the foundation shows evidence of cracks, then it’s time for some serious repairs.

Faulty Rain Gutters

Gutters don’t age well, especially in harsh climatic conditions. When gutters are clogged, have holes in them, or are bent out of their original shape, then rainwater cannot be effectively moved away from the home.

General Lack of Maintenance or Upkeep.

Among the most common home inspection findings is poor upkeep. This category includes factors like the exterior siding and or paint, the integrity of the driveway surface, worn carpeting, walls that are in disrepair, cabinets that look run down, and windows that aren’t sealed properly.

No matter what a home inspection turns up, an owner who wants to sell a house quickly should attend to as many things on the report as possible.

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