| A Quality Home Inspection Allows You to Make an Informed Decision
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Purchasing a home is most likely the largest single investment you will ever make. Most homes are in need of maintenance and/or repairs. Obtaining a home inspection will make you aware of exactly what to expect.
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Everyone can tell what's wrong with this house. The windows and roof shingles are missing, it needs major siding and paint restoration and, if you were there, you could see the tree growing through the front door opening. The truth is, you don't need an expert to tell you about the obvious defects, most people can see those for themselves.
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Along with the obvious flaws, a home inspector is trained to spot the differences between major and minor problems, define the probable cause of such problems and offer possible solutions. In this property, for example, it is more difficult to identify problems or potential problems. A crawl through the sub-areas may reveal foundation cracks or other structural problems. A trip to the attic can also reveal structural damage. Plumbing and electrical defects are common and often easy to correct. A qualified home inspector performs a thorough examination of the home and provides you with information necessary to avoid unpleasant surprises, which can lead to insurmountable financial burdens later on.
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| Typical Concrete Foundation? |
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Yes, at a glance this appears to be a normal foundation with a few minor cracks which are quite common for an older structure.
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Further inspection however, reveals serious structural problems. If gone undetected, problems like these can result in major failure during earthquakes. Fortunately in this case, several areas of foundation were replaced and the building is significantly stronger than before.
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