{"id":7970,"date":"2022-05-12T18:43:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T18:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/?p=7970"},"modified":"2022-12-02T16:27:40","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:27:40","slug":"home-inspection-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/en\/home-inspection-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Inspection Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How to pass a home inspection<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You may not notice issues that fail a home inspection. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nobody likes to believe for a second that the house they&#8217;ve fallen in love with may be hiding some severe problems!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let&#8217;s straighten out the most typical reasons for a home inspection failure so you can get a sense of what can pause things.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Why you should check for things that could fail a home inspection<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A qualified home inspector will come over to the home during the inspection to search for any issues. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They will inspect the home to ensure that it is stable, that the plumbing and electrical work is safe, and other aspects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">home inspection<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is an important phase in your home-buying journey since it may help you save a lot of money in the future. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Despite the fact that you may not want to spend extra money on an <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/en\/is-a-home-inspection-really-worth-it\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">inspection<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> right now, these examinations and inspections have saved many homeowners an average of $14,000!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here are things that can fail a home inspection:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Just to be clear, a home inspection isn&#8217;t always a &#8220;pass&#8221; or &#8220;fail&#8221; evaluation. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It&#8217;s primarily about obtaining an assessment of the home&#8217;s physical state and determining what would need to be mended or changed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Leaks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To detect leakage, the inspector might look for evidence of mold or mildew, water damage, and cracks around pipes throughout the house. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They&#8217;ll also examine for water stains or cracks in the ceiling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ground sloping or drains toward the property.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The home may suffer considerable water damage if sufficient drainage is not provided. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It might result in settlement cracks, humidity in the crawlspace, and even base movement. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If water does not drain away from the foundation, moisture may be absorbed into the structure, leading to mold and rotting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Water intrusion\/damage can also be caused by the following factors:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25ab\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25ab&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Improperly installed flashing systems from behind the walls<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25ab\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25ab&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Major Landscape alterations (poorly laid patios, re-sloping the yard, etc.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25ab\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25ab&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">puddles of water<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In an ideal scenario, every lawn would slope away from the house by at least 3%, allowing water to flow away from the house and preventing water damage. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Even if the ground was properly graded, the house would settle and the soil beneath the foundation may change. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(The earth should drop two to three inches every ten feet away from the foundation.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Foundation problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apart from water-wicking, the inspector will examine the <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/en\/how-serious-are-the-foundation-cracks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">foundation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> for other abnormalities. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They&#8217;ll indeed be looking for cracks.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Many homes are constructed on clay-rich terrain, which can move up to two inches every season. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A cracked foundation might indicate building concerns, roofing problems, non-closing doors and windows, and basement leakage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Mold<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">People usually think of black mold, also known as <\/span><\/span><\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Stachybotrys Chartarum<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , when they think about hazardous mold in the house. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Many individuals are unaware that exposure to any type of mold can cause a number of health issues, including breathing problems, headaches, rashes, and much more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It&#8217;s worth mentioning that mold isn&#8217;t always visible and doesn&#8217;t always have that characteristic, musty odor, making it more difficult to detect. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Mold has the ability to develop everywhere there are water-soaked materials and symptoms of a leak, mold has the chance of growing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Wood Rotting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The inspector will search for any exposed wood as they go through the house. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They&#8217;ll check to see whether the wood has been contaminated by mold or pests.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It&#8217;s also worth noting that inspectors will look for wood rot caused by age and dampness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They&#8217;ll look in the legs of outside doors, windows, the roof, and wooden structures like a staircase or a deck.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8102\" src=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asian-plumber-blue-overalls-clearing-blockage-drain-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asian-plumber-blue-overalls-clearing-blockage-drain-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asian-plumber-blue-overalls-clearing-blockage-drain-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asian-plumber-blue-overalls-clearing-blockage-drain-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Plumbing issues<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Plumbing issues and leaking pipes are frequent reasons for a home inspection failing. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These problems can be as basic as a leaking faucet or a slower drain, but they can also include more serious concerns like cross-connection difficulties (where another water supply contaminates household water) or the need to rebuild pipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Plumbing is a major source of concern since a concealed leak that goes unnoticed can lead to mold growth throughout the house.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Electrical issues<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Electrical problems cause over 51,000 house fires each year, so it&#8217;s understandable that home inspectors analyze a home&#8217;s electrical system to ensure that everything appears to be in working order.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8104\" src=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/side-view-repairman-is-working-indoors-modern-room-1.jpg\" alt=\"side-view-repairman-is-working-indoors-modern-room \" width=\"618\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/side-view-repairman-is-working-indoors-modern-room-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/side-view-repairman-is-working-indoors-modern-room-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/side-view-repairman-is-working-indoors-modern-room-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fraying insulation, DIY wiring, misaligned wires, and overcurrent protection are all frequent electrical concerns found by inspectors.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Asbestos<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/connectimmo.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">purchasing a home<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that has been built before the year 1981, it is very possible that asbestos-containing materials were used. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Insulation around heaters, vinyl or asphalt flooring, and spray-on surface materials are examples of these materials.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Home inspectors search for indicators of disturbed asbestos, such as cracking insulation, when it comes to asbestos. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They aren&#8217;t concerned about carcinogen-containing siding or tiles since they may be covered with other materials to shield them from harm.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Roofing materials and problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Because the roof is such an important component of the house, it will be one of the first things a home inspector will look for. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the roof leaks, the house will be vulnerable to plenty of issues, the most of which we&#8217;ve previously mentioned!<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8106\" src=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/damaged-house-roof-with-missing-shingles-after-hurricane-ian-florida-consequences-natural-disaster-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/damaged-house-roof-with-missing-shingles-after-hurricane-ian-florida-consequences-natural-disaster-2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/damaged-house-roof-with-missing-shingles-after-hurricane-ian-florida-consequences-natural-disaster-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/damaged-house-roof-with-missing-shingles-after-hurricane-ian-florida-consequences-natural-disaster-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oninspecte.mwhost.ca\/en\/teams\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Home inspectors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> will examine the materials to ensure that they are still in good condition, that they are placed correctly, and that there are no visible indications of water damage. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Many homebuyers would walk away from a transaction if the house has roofing problems since it is one of the priciest fixes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span 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