sâmbătă, 8 martie 2014

Tips On Conducting A Home Inspection Atlanta GA

By Jaclyn Hurley


When you get interested in a house, it will be a good to make sure that it is inspected. It is possible to do your own home inspection Atlanta GA as you wait for feedback from the professional inspector that is to be hired. Performing your own examination will make sure that you do waste any money.

Upon entering the residence, the first thing you need to do is pay attention to the obvious. Take a closer look at the condition of the tiles. You will need to check whether they are stained, broken or even missing.

Take a closer look at all the walls. Walls are an important part of any house. When checking the walls, you should observe the condition of existing paint and also check for holes. When examining the paint, observe whether it has started to peel or chip off.

Ceilings will also need to be checked. Ceilings can tell a lot about the existing roof. If there are water stains on your ceiling, this could be an indication that the roof has started to leak. It could also be an indication that there are missing tiles which must be replaced.

From the outside it will be easier to observe the condition of the exterior part of your house. All you are required to do is walk away from the house and then look at the roof from a distance. You should be able to note any missing shingles and also note whether the tiles have begun to fade.

It will also be important to take a look under the house. When looking under the house, you will be checking the boards for signs of damages. You can use the available crawlspace in order to achieve this. While down there, you should also check for signs of mold damage.

Once back inside, check the condition of the wiring system. All sockets should be fully functional. You can check the condition of all light sockets by flipping the knob on and off. For those that are not functioning, note their location and then move on.

A thorough check of the wire ducts is also encouraged. Wire ducts can be checked by using a paper towel to check whether they are clean. You will need to check for presence of mold in the air ducts. There are different types of molds some of which are extremely dangerous.

Having completed performing your own assessment, compile a report showing all the problems that you came across. Sit down and then determine whether this house will be a good buy or not. You should also ensure that you note down all the areas that are in need of repairs.

It is important that each investor has a home inspection done. A professional assessment will make it possible to identify any problems that you may have skipped when performing your earlier assessment. From the report provided to you. You will be able to make a more informed decision on how to proceed.




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