Hidden Home Defects to Watch For
No home is flawless, but certain physical problems
can be expensive.
Watch for:
- Water leaks. Look for stains on
ceilings and near the baseboards, especially in basements or attics.
- Shifting foundations. Look for large
cracks along the home’s foundation.
- Drainage. Look for standing water,
either around the foundation of the home of in the yard.
- Termites. Look for weakened or grooved
wood, especially near ground level.
- Worn roofs. Look for broken or missing
copings and buckled shingles as well as water spots on ceilings.
- Inadequate wiring. Look for antiquated
fuse boxes, extension cords (indicating insufficient outlets), and
outlets without a place to plug in the grounding prong.
- Plumbing problems. Very low water
pressure, banging in pipes.
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