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COMMON DEFECTS FOUND DURING HOME INSPECTIONS

Don’t expect the report to be flawless. Inspectors generally
find some routine and minor defects that the Buyer will willingly
assume, however, sometimes inspections will reveal major
structural defects and safety violations.

• Roofing defects – age, wear, and improper installation
• Ceiling Stains – point toward active or past issues with
leaking roofs, plumbing, or appliances

• Water Intrusions – particularly in basements – improper
drainage around the house
• Electrical Safety Hazards – old, ungrounded outlets, non
GFI (ground fault interrupter) outlets, improperly wired BUYING
panels, outdated wiring
• Rotten Wood – commonly on trim, roof eaves, and decks
• Building Code Violations – unpermitted structures/
additions, safety issues, DIY gone wrong…
• Unsafe Fireplace and Chimney Conditions – insufficient
distance between fireplace and combustible materials,
lack of chimney cleaning and maintenance

• Minor Plumbing Defects – loose toilets, leaking faucets,
improper drainage
• Failed Seals around Windows

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