Whether you are selling your house or buying your new home, you will have to go through the home inspection process at some point. An inspection can be the deciding factor as to whether or not someone purchases a house depending on what issues are present.
As a home inspection professional, Andrew-Cunningham Moorat has a careful eye for detail and is an expert at examining key areas of properties to ensure buildings are in a safe condition. Today he shares the 6 most common problems found during a home inspection.
- Structural issues with the foundation, basement, roof, walls, framing, etc.
- Roof issues such as a roof that needs to be repaired or replaced altogether.
- Leaks in the plumbing or problems with the septic system, including water damage of any kind in the home.
- Problems with the electrical wiring, especially in a home that was built before the 1970s.
- High radon levels. Radon is a naturally occurring gas, but it is radioactive and causes cancer.
- Evidence of termites, carpenter ants, or bees.