Common Problems Found During Home Inspections 

Home inspections are performed to make sure that the home you’re buying is in good condition. That being said, there are many problems that are commonly found during home inspections.

These include: 

Water damage. 

Water damage is one of the worst things that you can find during a home inspection. It can really do a lot of damage to a home like destroying the structural integrity of your home. Water damage can also lead to mold, which can be harmful to your family.  

Bad roof. 

Since most people don’t get up on top of the roof when they look at buying a home, it is important that it gets inspected properly. Shingles may be missed, flashing may be broken or missing, or the entire roof may need to be replaced. If the roof is bad, water may get into the home, which can lead to even more problems.  

Poor drainage and grade sloping. 

If the outside of your home doesn’t take water away from it, it can cause even more water damage. The land should slope away from the home and not toward it.  

Faulty wiring. 

Electrical system problems can also be bad. They can turn into fires, which can really destroy a home so it is a good idea to have a home inspector do a thorough examination of the wiring of the home.  

Bad foundation. 

If there are problems with the foundation of the house, it may be quite costly to fix. It may even make you want to walk away from a home.  

While there are many things home inspectors look for, water damage is the most common problem that home inspectors see, and this could be due to a bad roof, plumbing problems, or even poor drainage on the outside of the home.  Electrical system problems can cause hazardous conditions like fires so you’ll want to ensure the electrical wiring in your home is working properly, and a house with a faulty foundation can be something so costly you’d prefer to walk away from rather than fix.