It really is an exciting time when you are setting out to buy a new home. We all know that buyer beware is something that we should practice no matter what we are buying. It is easy to bypass the little but important aspects about a new home that we’re thinking about buying. We tend to look at all of the bigger things that are the most important to us.
We tend to focus on the size of the rooms and how many there are and perhaps we’re curious as to what zoning laws are in place in case we want to do renovations. We even consider the surrounding as to what the amenities there are. There are a lot of little things in a home that is for sale that can go un- noticed that can be very important and detrimental to the ownership of the home in the future.
A pre-purchase inspection is something that you really need it to consider because this is what helps you to detect the small but important aspects that may go unnoticed.
The plumbing
One problem that you do not want to be running into is plumbing issues when you move into your newly purchased home. You may not know what to look for during your inspection of the home yourself but a Pre-Inspection expert will. This can ensure that you are not going to end up with any costly repairs in the future or be dealing with high water bills.
If you are doing the inspection yourself you want to really check out the fittings around the plumbing to determine that there are no cracks or leaks occurring. Check for the water pressure by turning on the hot and cold taps, and pay attention to any odor that may be coming from the water. Look for clues for any dampness that may be occurring around the drains and pipe areas that are just above the ground. If the area looks like it has been freshly painted then pay extra attention here.
Checking out the roof
This is a common area that new potential home buyers will look at but they may not be sure exactly what they are looking for. Try to determine what the wood is that has been used as the roof frame. If it happens to be hard wood you need to watch for cracks in the ceiling as it is not as stable as pine. Any iron that may be present in the roofing structure needs to be inspected to be sure there is no rust forming. Are there any broken tiles and that can be detected? Keep in mind that concrete tiles need to be resealed about every 25 years and then followed up every 10 years.
The wall condition
The first thing you are going to be looking for is cracks which may not be all that noticeable so you will need to look closely. You also want to be absolutely sure that the walls are straight. If these conditions exist then you could be in for some very costly repairs. Other things to watch for are patch repairs that have been done and do you see any staining or mold, or do the walls feel damp? One way to detect flaws in the walls is by shining a light on them at a proper angle as this will highlight these.