5 Mistakes A Home Inspector Bellevue Can Help Buyers and Sellers Avoid
Optimized Inspection Services Helps Homeowners and Seekers Make Smart Decisions
When in need of a home inspector, Bellevue residents look for a professional who will offer a fair, thorough, and impartial assessment of the property for sale. Bellevue WA home buyers use the knowledge a home inspector provides to be sure they know what issues they face before signing off on a deal. Some home sellers also invest in a home inspection before they put a house on the market to identify issues.
No matter which side of the real estate transaction you’re on, count on Optimized Inspection Services as a home inspector Bellevue residents have counted on to provide accurate and detailed information. Not only are we experts in our field, we’re straightforward and make sure you understand every detail in your home inspection report so you can confidently make a buying or selling decision.
More often than not, we run into the same common home issues. To help you prepare for your inspection, we’ve laid out some common issues we come across in the field. Here are five common issues that a Bellevue home inspection can uncover:
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Foundational Issues
Every home is going to settle over time. The weight of a home and its contents will cause its foundation to shift slightly no matter where it’s located. Cracks that appear in basement floors are common and often are not a big deal. Other cracks in basement walls may indicate a larger issue that needs to be addressed by a foundation engineer. Some of these issues can be quite costly to resolve.
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Roofing Age and Condition
As roofing materials age, they become vulnerable to water intrusion, which can lead to leaks and premature aging of the roof. Replacing or repairing a roof can be costly.
Asphalt shingles generally last for 15 to 40 years. Our expert home inspectors look for evidence of roof issues that include peeling or bending, granules in gutters and downspouts and water damage on internal ceilings, floors, and walls.
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Wiring
Electrical wiring systems need to be checking to ensure that power supplies are appropriate for modern life and can handle the appliances, devices, and other systems that rely on enough electrical power to function properly.
Home inspections can turn up issues that are system wide and require upgrades to junction boxes or simpler items that can easily be repaired, such as outlets that are not working properly or switches that need to be replaced.
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Mold
Mold that might show up in poorly ventilated bathrooms is usually not a big deal. But black mold that can often be found in Bellevue home basements can be a more serious issue that requires major remediation efforts not only to get rid of the mold that’s in the affected area, but also to ensure that the problem does recur.
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Heating and Cooling
Your home inspector Bellevue will spend some time looking at your furnace and air conditioning systems. Replacing a furnace or air conditioning unit can be a pricey endeavor, so it’s important to be sure and systems are working properly before buying a home.
Home inspectors pay a critical role in ensuring that identified issues are presented to all parties and that those issues help inform final decisions about whether to buy a home and at what price. At Optimzed Inspection Services, we’re proud to offer you the highest quality of service and efficiency possible. Don’t just take out word for it, here from our happy clients! Go now.