Lately I've noticed that there's a lot more wrong with the homes I look at. Why is that? I didn't get new glasses so I'm seeing things the same as always. I haven't changed my philosophy about home inspection. I still look at each home the same way, but the defects are piling up. Why?
I believe that we (today's homeowners) are not doing our jobs. We're ignoring the basic preventative maintenace that every home requires. As a result our housing stock is in a state of neglect. Simple repairs aren't getting done. Seasonal and yearly upkeep is skipped. The result is obvious. Longer home inspections. Longer inspection reports. Angry home sellers.
As I've said before, don't shoot the messenger. Instead, go fix up your home. It's crumbling around you as we speak!
Clean the gutters.
Paint the trim.
Service your heating system. Change those filters. It says every 30 days, not sometime next year.
Have you flushed your water heater? It might help.
How old is your roof? When will you replace the shingles? After the big rainstorm puts a few hundred gallons of water into your living room?
Have you looked at your attic lately? We have found mold in over 50% of the homes we have inspected this year. Do you know where to look?
How about pest control? Do you have any mice in your home? You know you do. Now do something about it. Soon it will be ant season. Termites are here also. A preventative program is a great idea.
These are only a few of the things that need to be done on a regular basis to keep a home in good condition. Do you have the time to check these things? Who does? We can help. Contact Warren Home Inspections and we will arrange a Home Maintenance Checkup for you. You'll find out what needs to be done. If you're a handy person you can do the work yourself. If not we can show you who you can trust to help get those jobs done correctly at a reasonable price.
Give us a call. You'll be glad you did.
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