Did My Home Pass the Inspection?
Home inspections do not result in passing or failing grades. The inspection report is an analysis of the condition of the various systems in the house. It is the customer of the inspection that determines whether the inspection results are satisfactory. An inspection report indicating that the roof needs immediate replacement may be acceptable to the Buyer who expects to do some rehabilitation to the home. The same report can result insignificant concerns to the Buyer who expected (if any) short term major maintenance requirements.
Very few inspection reports result in a completely clean bill of health. There are always a few maintenance items that will need attention or repair now or in the future.
Some of the most common items found to require repair, or maintenance include the following but are not limited to this list:
Wood rot, as a result of moisture and soil-wood contact in such areas as decks, foundations and porches:
Roofs and roof venting systems, including flashing and deteriorating chimneys:
Tub and shower walls, as well as, bathroom floors:
Furnaces that have not been serviced or cleaned in several years:
Outdated electrical systems and unsafe electrical wiring:
Gutters, downspouts and improper downspouts drains:
Asbestos and other hazard material, especially in homes built or remodeled prior to 1978.
