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Defects found during actual home inspections

Buying a new home may be one of the biggest investments of your lifetime. Getting a professional home inspection can help you understand the current condition and value of the property. If you are selling your home, consider getting your own inspection so there aren't big surprises uncovered when you try to negotiate the sale. Either way, getting a home inspection can help you with your investment and maybe even your personal safety. Take a look at some of the inspection findings below that inspectors have sent in — even new construction can have serious problems!

New construction - roof rafters cut backwards
New construction - misuse of hardware causes failing floor
New construction - disconnected fireplace flue fire hazard
Poor foundation repairs
Do it yourself installer uses wrong materials
A home misrepresented as a 1991 home
Polybutylene plumbing failure and roof gable vent
Amateur homeowner duct work
Floor joist damage and electrical hazard
Crushed dryer vent fire hazard
Water found in crawlspace
5 year old roof damage
Crawlspace with dangerous floor supports
HVAC system not repaired
Gas appliances installed incorrectly can be deadly!
Why should you never make a dog lot on the same side as your air conditioner?
Possible shingle "Defects" or premature aging.
Can termites eat away your negotiating power?
Have you crawled under your home lately?
Have you found that leak on the skylight yet?
How much damage can a tree do to your home?
Should newly remodeled homes be inspected?
Why should home owners that rent have a home inspection?

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