Conducting a complete home inspection before you purchase it
is essential. Even though you may think that you are ready to sign on the
contract and move in, an inspection can help uncover some of the hidden issues
within a home.
In this article, experts from Apex
Waterproofing shed light some of the worst problems found in home inspections:
Foundation Trouble
Foundation problems can cost thousands of dollars to repair.
This is why you don’t want to come across any sort of foundation problems when
inspecting the home inside or the outside.
If the home inspector puts a ball on one of the floor it
shouldn’t roll down to the other end. If it does, you may have a serious
problem on your hands. Even though homes settle over a period of time and
majority of them have basement cracks, they are not of much concern. However,
deeper cracks or horizontal cracks could spell trouble.
Mold Growth
Although mold growth in common in
poorly ventilated parts of a home, if you encounter black mold in the
crawlspace or basement, take step back. Black mold could cost you a lot in
remediation and later implementing measures to ensure it doesn’t come back.
Mold growth could be a result of foundation cracks where water can seep in.
Damage Due To Water
Most basements in old homes display some signs of water
damage. At times, all the plumbing may need to be replaced, there could be
drain tile damage or there could be a leak in the roof.
The point is that water may have come in through somewhere
and you need to know how.
Roofing Issues
If you witness curling shingles on the roof, you may have to
deal with expensive roofing repairs. The appraiser may be able to tell you the
number of years you can get from the roof, but if it is anywhere under three
years, you need to negotiate a roofing redo with the seller.
Roofing can be expensive and you don’t want to end up paying
for it soon. Also make sure that you inspect it from the inside as most roofing
problems show up in the attic.
Inspect these things beforehand to avoid serious problems
later. If you are looking for foundation crack repair or basement renovations, get in touch
with Apex Waterproofing. The
company also offers highly reliable property inspections.
