How to Inspect a Home

It would be best if you can hired a professional to check on the house for you. As a general guide, these are the major areas to look at:

1. ROOF
Check if the roof is properly installed and aligned. A poorly installed roof can cause leaks and damages to the interior paint, appliances and furnitures. Paint and sealant must be present especially in the nailed area. Check that no past water damage stains. Stains in the wall is a big sign that roof has leaks.

2. WALLS
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Make sure that no holes in the walls. Check for the edges of the walls. Make sure that there are no water marks present, as these are signs of leaks. Check for cracks in the wall. Surface cracks are not deep cracks, this is often cause by unoccupied house. This should be repaired as it may caused as a passageway for leaks. Structural cracks on the otherhand, are deep large cracks. If this are present, ask a professional, as it may need the whole wall be replaced.

3.FLOORING
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Similar to walls, check for holes and cracks. Additionally, if its tiled or vinyl, check if its properly installed.

Again, I just want to reiterate that its still best to contact your local inspector that will give you the peace of mind that you need and make sure that they’re licensed.