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You know how they say: you shouldn't be closing the deal before a detailed home inspection happens. The saying is absolutely true and on point. If you're selling or buying a home - it doesn't matter. What matters is that both sides will benefit from the home inspection process. However, whether a seller or a buyer, one might want to be prepared in advance. Thus, we've put together a list of the most common problems found during home inspections. Wondering what they are? If so, read the article below! If you're a first-time homebuyer, you'll appreciate the info! 

Foundation issues

You'll be surprised at how common of an issue this one is. How to notice there are foundation issues inside the NC home you're planning to buy/sell? You might experience sloping floors, doors, and windows that stick; you might also notice doors swinging in one direction once left ajar. You'll want to know that cracks in the foundation can result from many other serious issues. Dealing with foundation issues (repairing them) can turn out to be quite of an expense. Also, depending on the "real" causes of those foundation flaws, the primary issues might result in new foundational problems once some time passes.

Caption: Problems with the foundation of a home are among the most common home inspection issues.

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Issues with roofing

If you think that these aren't so common, you'll want to know they're one of the most common issues found during a home inspection. The thing about them is: they tend to go unnoticed. Age-old, faulty roofs with cracked shingles, leaks, and other lovely issues often require you to replace them fully. Unfortunately for the sellers, this ordeal can be quite costly, even if the roof they're planning to replace isn't so glorious in size. Also, you'll want to add extra damage to the sheathing, rafters, and ceiling to the bill. Lastly, a not-so-strong-of-a-roof exposed to heavy snowing can put your home's structure at serious risk. The added weight of the snow will significantly increase the load and pressure that's put on the structural elements of your home.

The presence of termites and other wood-destroying folks

Did you know that termites, carpenter ants, or other wood-destroying pests do the damage that is rarely noticed until the inspector arrives at the scene? There are many reasons why an infestation happens, but consistent humidity and damp environments are the first ones on the list. Where do these little creatures enter our homes? Their favorite entry points are the aforementioned cracks in the foundation or just about anywhere there's a wood-to-ground contact.

What about the signs? How does one know their home is infested? Watch out for mud tubes, visible mazes in walls, or, for instance, swollen ceilings and floors. Every year, these pests cause somewhere about $5 billion worth of damage to homes all around the country, making them one of the costliest problems found during home inspections.

Caption: Termite infestation is one of the major issues you must deal with before selling your place.

Alt-tag: Termites are one of the most common problems found during home inspections.

Dealing with a pest infestation

You might've noticed how we tend to say that repairing the issues caused by a pest infestation might turn out to be quite costly. And these are the costs you don't want to mess around with. That's why you might want to give yourself some peace of mind and look into premium home warranty companies that will keep your home in top shape. This decision will result in you sleeping peacefully. Even if something happens, there'll be someone who'll cover the damage.

Issues with electrical wiring

Here's one of the commonplace "truths": everything's in shape as long as electricity functions. Now, that was completely wrong. Why? Because issues with electrics tend to go fairly unnoticed. The main thing is: that they're all serious fire hazards. It doesn't matter if we're talking worn-out wires, date knob-and-tube wiring, or overloaded circuits. What matters is that all of them put the safety of a single home in jeopardy. You'll want to know that missing or faulty GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) outlets require you to take care of them immediately. More precisely, the law demands you organize the replacement. Our homes need to be safe, with home safety being crucial for seniors.

Septic system issues

It's not the most pleasant of themes, but we still need to cover it. A well-functioning septic system is more than a must because it handles all the household's waste. Also, since the system's underground, issues tend to go unnoticed until it's too late. There's no need to mention that repairing this might be pretty costly, even when discussing small-scale issues.

Also, most home inspectors won't inspect septic tanks, so you'll need to hire a professional septic inspector. Here's a friendly suggestion: browse review-based websites such as Consumer Opinion to find the experts you need based on what the customers are saying. Even if one chooses not to trust online reviews, it can never hurt to take a look at some of them. Even the world's most cynical internet user might change their mind for all we know.

Caption: Septic tank issues are one of the most common problems found during home inspections.

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High (elevated) radon levels

Have you ever heard about elevated radon levels being one of the most common problems found during home inspections? Radon's a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is very harmful to humans since it can cause lung cancer. This gas usually moves up through the ground and enters your house through the cracks or other holes in its foundation. You'll find it in most homes. However, its concentration rarely poses a serious threat to human health. Still, your inspector will need to do a radon-level test. If the level's high (four picocuries or more), the buyers of your place might demand you install a radon-reduction system. Is it costly? Well, that one depends on the size and the layout of the place we're talking about.

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