Top 10 Features to Include in Your Building House Inspections

Do you need to hire a building house inspector? Do you know what features to include in your building house inspections? If not, this blog post is for you! We will go over the top 10 features that we believe are necessary for any building house inspection. These include checking the foundation, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, and many others. The time spent on these checks can prevent costly repairs or replacements down the road.

When you hire a building house inspector, they will be looking at the whole property. This includes checking things like:

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Roofing system

Foundation and structure of home or building. These can include steps that may need to be more secure for your home/building.

Openings for plumbing, electrical, and cable lines

The building's structure ensures it is strong enough to support the home or building you want on that site.

Chimneys, chimney liners, and flues

Attic insulation (or lack thereof)

Staircases for safety concerns in the event of an emergency or fire. These stairs also need to meet building codes enforced by your state's Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs - Bureau of Construction.

Roofing materials

Insulation material such as plywood and drywall.

Doors, windows, and vents for building security reasons or potential fire risks

The existence of pests on the property you may not know about because they hide in the attic insulation area needs to be replaced. These existences include termites and rodents.

The foundation to make sure it is strong enough for the building you want on that site. This includes any cracks in the cement or concrete, such as earthquakes or tremors - which are relevant when it comes time for earthquake insurance coverage. If there has been some flood near the property, it is always good to have the soil tested.

The type of plumbing system used in your building and if any pipes need replacing or are potentially defective (e.g., corroded).

Environmental hazards such as lead paint on buildings built before 1978, asbestos insulation material from pre-1974 building

Condition and age of any doors or locks.

Heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems are important to know if there are problems with the building you might be buying for your new home.

Water pipes (e.g., copper piping) that have not been lead-free soldered.

Roofing materials installed incorrectly, missing water gutters or downspouts.

Electrical wiring that has not been properly grounded and plastic conduits installed where they are exposed to the elements which can cause fires from arcing due to voltage differences (e.g., heat) between conductors

The inspector will be looking at things like:

Whether your roof has any leaks such as broken flashing joints or seams.

Whether your foundation has any cracks or settling due to water damage.

That there are no structural issues with the building's beams and supports. These can be signs of termite infestation, mold growth, that you need a new roof, etc.

Different inspectors will look at other things to know what the inspector will be looking for.

Conclusion

The house inspection is the most important step in buying a new home. When you purchase a new property, it's always recommended to inspect before signing on the dotted line. Home inspections are typically done by licensed professionals who will provide you with a detailed report of what they find and where any potential issues may be hiding. It can feel daunting when faced with so many choices for your building inspector but don't worry because we're here to help!