Whether you are interested in selling or not ... these are common occurrences in most home inspections and may be in your home too! Here are some of the most common hazards home inspectors often find:
FAULTY WIRING
Overloaded circuits, loose wires, missing covers on distribution boxes, abandoned appliances, or aluminum wiring (my last sale had this problem -- the seller had to credit for the replacement of the electrical service,) which can become problematic with age.
LOOSE GUARD RAILS
Stairway guardrails, especially on exterior stairways, that are not securely connected. Decks - often installed by homeowners unfamiliar with local building codes - that have loose boards.
SHOWER DOORS
Shower doors that lack safety glass and are not properly secured. A home owner who slips when stepping out of the bathtub and grabs a glass door that isn't properly fastened could be severely injured.
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
Downspouts discharging next to an exterior wall or a negative grade that slopes toward the home (apparent on just about every home inspection I go on) and brings water toward the home, causing foundation deterioration. This can lead to water damage, often seen in the basement, and possibly mold growth. Look for cracks, foundation wall stains, and musty, damp smells.
FAULTY WIRING
Overloaded circuits, loose wires, missing covers on distribution boxes, abandoned appliances, or aluminum wiring (my last sale had this problem -- the seller had to credit for the replacement of the electrical service,) which can become problematic with age.
LOOSE GUARD RAILS
Stairway guardrails, especially on exterior stairways, that are not securely connected. Decks - often installed by homeowners unfamiliar with local building codes - that have loose boards.
SHOWER DOORS
Shower doors that lack safety glass and are not properly secured. A home owner who slips when stepping out of the bathtub and grabs a glass door that isn't properly fastened could be severely injured.
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
Downspouts discharging next to an exterior wall or a negative grade that slopes toward the home (apparent on just about every home inspection I go on) and brings water toward the home, causing foundation deterioration. This can lead to water damage, often seen in the basement, and possibly mold growth. Look for cracks, foundation wall stains, and musty, damp smells.
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