Poor grading is a typical landscaping issue which is commonly found during a home inspection. Sidewalks are especially prone to settling and directing water against the foundation of the home. Directing water away from your home should be your number one outside priority. Check all downspouts and other sources of water to ensure that all water is directed away from home.
In my experience roof shingles last on an average of 18 to 20 years on the average home. The south side roof shingles will typically deteriorate first as they are in contact with more sunlight than the remaining sides. Curling of shingles is the first sign that they will require replacement. Although there are many shingles which are advertised as 25 or 30 year shingles, it is unusual to see them last more than a couple of extra years when compared to regular shingles.
Renovated basements are usually rampant with electrical issues if the home owner has done the renovations himself. The most commonly found electrical problems are un-secured electrical cables, missing or open junction boxes and double tap connections on breakers or fuses in the main electrical panel. This is always an indication that the home owner has done the work and a licensed electrician should be called in to inspect and repair all the wiring. I will typically recommend that potential buyers ask for an electrical certificate for home which indicates that all wiring has been inspected and passed by licensed electrician.
Building permits for renovations are an important detail for any buyer contemplating buying a home. A building permit indicates that are work was done in accordance with zoning and bylaws and was inspected by the appropriate authority. Buying a home which has been renovated without a permit could be a ticking time bomb for the purchaser. The un-seen plumbing and wiring could eventually all have to be replaced at great cost to the home buyer if not installed correctly the first time. Only when a problem arises would you then know the extent of repairs you might be liable for.
Annual maintenance and caulking of exterior joints in your home can prevent needless repairs and save you hundreds of dollars. Caulking seams in window sills and ensuring mortar is still in place on brick window sills can save a lot of repairs for a couple of dollars. Just caulking your asphalt driveway at joint where it meets your garage can prevent separation and sinking of driveway.
Attic insulation is commonly found to have been disturbed by trades people and home owners. When you do work in the attic and compact your blown insulation you should add insulation to ensure even coverage and un-necessary heat loss. Improperly installed pot lights are another commonly found issue which can create a huge energy loss in your home. It is important to install the proper pot light when installing in your insulation. The possibility also exists of starting a fire if not properly installed.
In my experience roof shingles last on an average of 18 to 20 years on the average home. The south side roof shingles will typically deteriorate first as they are in contact with more sunlight than the remaining sides. Curling of shingles is the first sign that they will require replacement. Although there are many shingles which are advertised as 25 or 30 year shingles, it is unusual to see them last more than a couple of extra years when compared to regular shingles.
Renovated basements are usually rampant with electrical issues if the home owner has done the renovations himself. The most commonly found electrical problems are un-secured electrical cables, missing or open junction boxes and double tap connections on breakers or fuses in the main electrical panel. This is always an indication that the home owner has done the work and a licensed electrician should be called in to inspect and repair all the wiring. I will typically recommend that potential buyers ask for an electrical certificate for home which indicates that all wiring has been inspected and passed by licensed electrician.
Building permits for renovations are an important detail for any buyer contemplating buying a home. A building permit indicates that are work was done in accordance with zoning and bylaws and was inspected by the appropriate authority. Buying a home which has been renovated without a permit could be a ticking time bomb for the purchaser. The un-seen plumbing and wiring could eventually all have to be replaced at great cost to the home buyer if not installed correctly the first time. Only when a problem arises would you then know the extent of repairs you might be liable for.
Annual maintenance and caulking of exterior joints in your home can prevent needless repairs and save you hundreds of dollars. Caulking seams in window sills and ensuring mortar is still in place on brick window sills can save a lot of repairs for a couple of dollars. Just caulking your asphalt driveway at joint where it meets your garage can prevent separation and sinking of driveway.
Attic insulation is commonly found to have been disturbed by trades people and home owners. When you do work in the attic and compact your blown insulation you should add insulation to ensure even coverage and un-necessary heat loss. Improperly installed pot lights are another commonly found issue which can create a huge energy loss in your home. It is important to install the proper pot light when installing in your insulation. The possibility also exists of starting a fire if not properly installed.
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