Knowing some of the usual defects inspectors discover during an inspection allows you to be a well informed buyer. Up Close Home Inspections has compiled a list of the top 10 defects found in most homes. Repairs or replacement could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding possible problems in your home.
Top 10 Defects Per Up Close Home Inspections
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Water supply and drainage line plumbing pipes leaking inside the crawl space.
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Leaking or loosely mounted toilets.
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Cracked, damaged, and missing roofing shingles allowing visible water leaks inside the attic.
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Defective or missing GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) devices in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outside the home.
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Open electrical junction boxes and spliced wires in the crawl space and attic.
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Water damage and wood rot to the exterior siding, chimney chase, window/door trim, and fascia boards.
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Wood damage (rot) to the girders/beams/joists visible in the crawl space.
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Damaged, sinking, and out of alignment piers inside the crawl space.
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Water intrusion, leaks, and ventilation issues causing wet/damp areas in the crawl space.
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Gas furnace with separated flue exhaust vents in the attic, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the home.
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