Home should be your safe haven. A space unique to you that you can go to and shut out the cares of the world. But the cares of the world can be at home waiting for you when your house has a bunch of hidden safety concerns. To the naked eye, things like electrical problems, plumbing problems, and roofing problems can be easy to miss when you are touring a property. Which is exactly why you should always enlist the help of a home inspector before you purchase a property. Here are some of the things that a home inspection will point out.
Electrical
At one end of the spectrum, outdated or subpar electrical systems can be unreliable, at the other end, they can create deadly house fires. The electrical system should always be inspected in any home you are interested in buying.
A home inspector will always make sure that:
-Light switches and outlets work
-All appliances sold with the housework as intended
-All wiring is up to code
Plumbing
Good plumbing can make your home comfortable and functional, but poor plumbing or unidentified leaks can lead to major structural damages.
A home inspector will always make sure that:
-All drains flow freely and are unclogged
-All fixtures are connected to a water source and work properly
-All pipes and pumps are free of leaks, cracks, and rust
Structural Elements
The structural elements of a home are extremely important in keeping your home standing and safe.
A home inspector will always make sure that:
-Roofing elements are all intact and there are no signs of water damage
-Gutters and downspouts are not pulling away from the house and are unclogged
-Foundations are not presenting signs of problems
-Doors are properly hung, stay closed, and lock
-Handrails are where they should be and are not broken
-Stairs are not broken
As you can see, there is a lot that goes into a home inspection. You can be charmed by a house on the surface, but an inspection will pull back the veil and help you to see what is truly going on beneath the surface. If you don’t want any surprises after you have purchased a property, contact Strouse Home Inspections today.
By Strouse Home Inspections 7-20-2022
