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