17 Fixes To A Better Inspection
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At DHI we use a state of the art electronic home inspection program that allows us to group deficiencies by city and neighborhood. After 11 years and 4600 home inspections we are able to see trends in building defects and deficiencies. I wanted to give you the top 17 fixes to a better home inspection. Take a look around your home and make repairs as need. Remember you only get one chance at your first inspection. If you plan on listing your home for sale, this repair list the worth it's weight in gold.

  1. Wood Rot damage due to deferred maintenance. (replace and paint as needed on wood trim)
  2. Roof leaks caused by deferred maintenance. ( Seal roof penetrations and flashing's)
  3. GFCI, AFCI missing safety devices. (Install GFCI outlet per NEC for safety)
  4. Improper breaker size for circuit. (Call an Electrician to properly size and install breaker)
  5. Improper grounding of main/sub electrical panel. (Call an Electrician to properly ground panel)
  6. Water leaks at sink trap. (Replace or repair plastic "P" trap)
  7. Water leak and corrosion at angel stops (Replace angle stops under sink)
  8. Water supply line connection under sinks, toilets and washer. (Should be replaced with steel braided type)
  9. Dishwasher damaged or missing proper air gap. (Install approved air gap)
  10. Water heater not vent properly (Call plumber to vent water heater)
  11. Water heater Supply lines corroded (Replace with steel braided supply lines)
  12. Water heater temperature and pressure relief valve missing discharge pipe. ( Call plumber to install discharge pipe per local building codes)
  13. Fire Place Chimney flu needs sweep.
  14. Chimney cap and screen missing (Install approved chimney cap and screen)
  15. Toilet not secure to the floor bowl wax leaking. (replace bowl wax secure toilet properly)
  16. Smoke Detectors need new batteries.
  17. Shower tub enclosure needs caulking. (Use approved caulking to seal around tub and shower)
We know that no home is perfect. A good home inspector is likely to find more deficiencies than what I have listed here. However if you you take care of the small things your report will be much more appealing to potential home buyers.

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