If you are getting ready to purchase a home, there are many things you should be aware of before you decide to buy. While a house may look good, there are many hidden dangers of which potential buyers are not usually made aware. So before you commit to buying, you should hire a home inspector. After the inspection is complete, you will receive a detailed report.
Electrical Wiring Issues
There are good reasons why building codes are enforced in municipalities across the country, and the biggest reason is the overall safety of the people living inside the homes. So if your building inspector reports that there are issues with the electrical wiring that may lead to a fire, this is definitely cause for a red flag. Don’t commit to purchasing the home until your building inspector assures you that the issues have been corrected.
Roofing Problems
A big red flag that should go up when it comes to issues with your inspection report is the roof. As the home ages, so does the roof, and depending upon the material that was used when the home was built there will be different aging effects. If your home inspection report notes that there is lifting, splitting, blistering, curling, rotting, or insect damage, you might be in trouble. You may want to work with the seller in regards to having a new roof installed, or getting a credit on the price so a new roof can be installed before you move in.
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Faulty Plumbing
If the home you are buying has high-quality plumbing, you may never know there are problems. Your home inspection report, however, will inspect for leaks and other potential issues. Because plumbing is inside the wall, it’s usually quite difficult for leaks to be detected. While leaks are most commonly found in outdated plumbing, issues can happen at any time. And leaks that go undetected for too long can turn into bigger problems later on.
Suspected Asbestos
If your home inspection report comes back and mentions even the remote possibility of the presence of asbestos, this is your biggest red flag of all. Back in the 1970s, it was discovered that asbestos was extremely dangerous, and could in fact be a big contributor to cancer and lung problems.
Those who worked with asbestos back when it was used in just about every construction project have a good chance of having Mesothelioma at some point in their life. The exposure to asbestos could be years before the cancer ever forms. So living in a home with asbestos doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll come down with cancer immediately, or at all, but exposure to the substance is enough to warrant the removal of any asbestos that is present.
Buying a home can be stressful enough without adding on the possibility of a substance that can harm you or your family. It’s best to be absolutely certain that the home you want to purchase does not contain any harmful substances like asbestos. If for whatever reason you’ve been exposed to asbestos and need more information about the dangers, start looking for a mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible.
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