| One of the largest mistakes made in real | | | | are in working order. Also they should spend |
| estate is the purchase of a home before it | | | | some time checking the roof for leaks and |
| has passes a proper and certified inspection. | | | | strength. A thorough inspector can also check |
| There are more reasons for this than can | | | | the yard and grounds for any drainage |
| reasonably be explained in such a short time | | | | problems that may or may have occurred. This |
| so, the main reasons will be discussed here. | | | | can directly affect the foundations of your |
| Perhaps the foundational reason for having an | | | | home as proper drainage is essential. One of |
| inspection conducted before a home purchase | | | | the most important things that an inspector |
| is safety. You as the new owner should know | | | | can check for is mold so make sure you hire |
| about every safety concern dealing with the | | | | an inspector that is educated and |
| home in question. This ranges from everything | | | | knowledgeable on the topic of mold in the |
| from the base of the foundation to the tip of | | | | home. Its a regular thing that mold is |
| the roof and everything in between. You would | | | | overlooked or mistaken for mildew. The two |
| not choose to live in an unsafe home and this | | | | are certainly different and mold can have |
| is the time to find out how safe the home is. | | | | negative effects on the health of the |
| A good inspector will check every aspect of | | | | residents of the home. This is particularly |
| the home, the most important aspects being | | | | evident in those with a compromised immune |
| the strength of the foundations and the | | | | system or allergies and conditions such as |
| structural integrity of the home itself. | | | | emphysema. |
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| Inspectors also check to verify that the | | | | You can never be too careful in having your |
| inner workings of the home are in proper | | | | new home inspected. It is worth the time and |
| working order. This refers to the electrical | | | | effort to find an inspector who will treat |
| wiring, the plumbing system and all the | | | | your home as if it is their own. Get educated |
| related functionality that is associated with | | | | on the inspection process and don't settle |
| it. They can check to see if wiring is | | | | for anything but the best. |
| properly grounded and septic tanks (if any) | | | | |