Whether you are an investor, a first-time home buyer, or anyone other than a professional contractor, be sure to get a home inspection when you purchase a house!
A home inspection is
invaluable to buyers, especially because it can pinpoint problems that are
potential deal breakers. Help your buyers avoid purchasing a white elephant—and
incurring expenses that come with it—by giving them a heads up about these particular
issues.
Termites
Once termites make themselves at home, getting rid of them is tricky. The sooner they are detected, the less damage done. Termites can come back, so advise your clients to hire a professional pest control expert to keep termites away for good.
Drainage problems.
Poor drainage can lead to rotting wood, wet basements and major mold growth, which can spell long-term moisture issues. Let clients know they can help prevent water damage by replacing the gutters or correcting the grading. However, that may not be enough to solve bigger drainage problems.
Poor drainage can lead to rotting wood, wet basements and major mold growth, which can spell long-term moisture issues. Let clients know they can help prevent water damage by replacing the gutters or correcting the grading. However, that may not be enough to solve bigger drainage problems.
Cracked or crumbling
foundation.
While older homes have lots of charm, their foundations can become weak or damaged over time. Make sure your clients know the expense of repairing a foundation can range from moderate to incredibly expensive.
While older homes have lots of charm, their foundations can become weak or damaged over time. Make sure your clients know the expense of repairing a foundation can range from moderate to incredibly expensive.
Worn roofing.
There’s a huge difference in price between a roof repair and a roof replacement. If asbestos is a factor, the expense is generally greater due to costly disposal and containment processes.
There’s a huge difference in price between a roof repair and a roof replacement. If asbestos is a factor, the expense is generally greater due to costly disposal and containment processes.
Toxic materials.
Toxic finishes, like lead, paint and Chinese drywall, can lead to expensive repairs. Chinese drywall is a relatively new material that was used mostly between 2004-2005. It gives off sulfur gases, which can lead to illness as well as damage to home systems. The fix is to have it completely removed and replaced at a cost of about $40/sq. ft.
Toxic finishes, like lead, paint and Chinese drywall, can lead to expensive repairs. Chinese drywall is a relatively new material that was used mostly between 2004-2005. It gives off sulfur gases, which can lead to illness as well as damage to home systems. The fix is to have it completely removed and replaced at a cost of about $40/sq. ft.
Happy Investing!
Today's guest blog is courtesy of American Home Shield.
American Home Shield
is providing the information for general guidance only.
1 comment:
Thanks for awesome tips. I am going to hire a home inspector for a 40 years old house and I will take care of mentioned things while inspection.
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