"Top Issues a Home Inspector Checks For"

Top Issues a Home Inspector Checks For When it comes to a home’s performance and safety, the home inspectors we spoke with all agreed on a select few factors. Foundation The workhorse of a house is its foundation. It must sustain the house’s skeletal construction (drywall up to the roof, frame), possessions, and most significantly, its residents. Due to the high expense of repairs, foundation problems frequently prevent buyers from purchasing a property. Inspectors’ Criteria Typically, inspectors will walk around the outside of the house to check for slopes, cracks, and settlement issues. If there is a crawl space, it will be thoroughly inspected for water damage, mold, and warping that can compromise the strength of the wood supports. The inspector will also examine the workmanship of any past foundation repairs. Roof Water penetration is definitely one of the biggest concerns. This is because it can create foundation settlement, which, if you’re in a crawlspace, can result in r...