What Happens During A Home Inspection

One of the standard steps in any home buying process is the home inspection. This is a critical step to ensure that the home that you are purchasing is up to snuff and that there are no potentially catastrophic and expensive issues hiding below the surface.

A home inspection is carried out by a trained professional who specializes in residential home inspections. It’s the inspector’s job to look at the home’s infrastructure and assess its overall condition before the purchase is complete.

The home inspector will go through the home with a fine tooth comb and focus on specific areas of concern including…

The Foundation

The inspector will look over the foundation and the soil surrounding the home to make sure it is stable and in good condition. Issues that inspectors look for include soil conditions, drainage, cracks, gaps and deterioration.

What can also tell inspectors a lot about the foundation is the condition of basement walls and overall condition of the walls throughout the home. Leaning stairs, cracks in bricks, uneven floors, as well as large cracks in interior walls and doorways can all signify foundation issues.\

The Roof

A roof is an expensive thing to fix or replace! Home inspectors will always check the roof during a home inspection. Damage to the roof affects the safety of the home itself. Inspectors will look for missing or damaged shingles, old shingles, soft spots, algae and moisture in the ceiling or attic. 

A good inspection can give you an estimate on how much time you have left with the roof that comes with the home. A brand new roof generally has a 25-year lifespan so you want to know how much time you will be able to get out of the roof you will be purchasing before it needs to be replaced.

The Electrical System

A faulty electrical system is extremely dangerous and one of the areas always checked during a home inspection. The inspector will look at the home's wiring to assess its condition and make sure everything is up to date and up to code. They will look for exposed or spliced wiring, aluminum wiring, painted outlets and more.

The Plumbing

You don’t want to buy a home with bad plumbing. A home inspector will go through the home’s plumbing looking out for broken pipes, rust, clogged lines, leaks, build up, low water pressure, and outdated piping.

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