The most common home inspection problems in Northwest Ohio.
Today I’ll cover the most common issues that come up in Ohio home inspections and what you should (and should not) be concerned about.
First, here are the reports that you need to worry about:
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Roof. It’s bad news if you learn during the inspection that the roof of the new house is at the end of its life—roof replacements tend to cost a lot.
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Crawl space problems. These can include cracked or shifting walls, the presence of pests, and mold in the basement or crawl spaces. These things can be damaging and costly to fix.
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Electrical problems. Pay attention when your inspector flags the breaker boxes in the new house. Issues like this are dangerous because they can be a source of electrical fires.
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Moisture or plumbing leaks. Moisture and plumbing leaks invite bugs and cause wood rot when left unattended.
Not all reports during home inspections are cause for alarm, however. Here’s a list of the things that you shouldn’t worry too much about:
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Old water heaters. A lot of old water heaters can still function despite not being as technologically advanced as the newer ones.
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Old furnaces. I’ve seen good quality old furnaces function longer than the newer ones.
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A carbon monoxide reading. It’s usually inexpensive to get this problem fixed. Most inspectors also use very sensitive detectors that may report issues that are actually nothing to be concerned about.
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Cracks in the wall. These typically need evaluation and simple repairs.
Your inspection report is a part of the negotiation process and needs to be handled reasonably. If you need help navigating a home inspection or have questions about buying and selling a home, don’t hesitate to call or email me. I’ll be happy to help!
