We Need A Good Home Inspection To Get Full Price On This Listing. Heres How!

Here are some key points to the best home inspection.

Exterior

• Trim all vegetation 12 inches away from home or garage.
• Keep earth 6 inches below/away from siding, foundation vents, stucco weep screed while maintaining a gentle slope away from the home.
• Check and re-caulk any failed/missing caulking around exterior windows, doors and siding joints.
  
  

Roof Structure

• Remove debris from roof left by trees.
• Extend downspouts that drain above ground, 6 feet away from structure.
• Clean gutters. (Even small amounts of debris can clog downspouts.)
• Keep trees and branches trimmed 6 to 8 feet from roof and off power lines.
• Chimney owners should have a chimney sweep. (Keep all maintenance records)
  
  

Crawl Space

• Be sure no water or moisture is present.
• All cellulose debris (loose wood, insulation, cardboard and other debris) large enough to be picked up by a standard garden rake should be removed.
• All foundation vents to crawl space should be open and unobstructed for proper ventilation.
• Check for any plumbing leaks. Repair as needed.
  
  

Attic

• Be sure all bathroom and kitchen exhaust vents are still attached and lead to exterior of the home.
• Keep insulation clear of soffit vents and can lights.
• Check for leaks and repair as needed.

Furnace

• All types of furnaces should be serviced on an annual basis.
  (Keep maintenance records.)
  
• Change the filter and clean all vents.
• Make sure the unit is responding to controls and heating as it should.

Air conditioner

• Make sure the unit is responding to controls and cooling the way it should.
• If not call for service. (Keep maintenance records)

Bathrooms

• Correct slow-draining sinks and tubs.
• Check and repair any failed caulk along tub/shower surrounds and at floor joint to reduce water intrusion and subsequent damage. 
• Fill sink then drain. Checking for any leaks around the P-trap while draining.

 

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