Minimize Surprises

Inspecting Your Own Home First.
As professional home inspectors, we get paid to look for problems. The majority of the house problems we find could have been avoided, or at least minimized, with proper inspection and maintenance on behalf of the homeowner. Below is a short checklist of some of the most common problems we encounter. We hope you will find them useful.
Crawlspace No access Earth floor No moisture barrier No ventilation Freeze-vulnerable pipes Rot/insect damage Dryer vent into crawlAttic No access Stained plywood Condensation Inadequate venting Uneven insulation Exhaust fan discharge into attic space Basement Heating system Plumbing systems |
Bathrooms Moisture behind tiles Loose toilet Ventilation not used No GFCI protectionElectrical system Overfusing Frequent blown fuses or breakers “Permanent” extension cords Mis-wired outlets Open junction boxes Roofing Exterior Garage |
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