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How to get your house ready for an home inspection

You need to know, what a home inspector be looking at and how you can prepare for a home inspection? The below listing may be helpful in preparing for a home inspection. Many of these items can be done with little or no cost and many are regular maintenance items for a home.

 

1 Remove grade or mulch from contact with siding. Six (6) or more inches of clearance is preferred.

2 Clean out dirty gutters or debris from the roof.

3 Divert all water away from the house; i.e. downspouts, sump pump, condensation drains, etc. Grade should slope away from the structure. Clean out
basement entry drains.

4 Trim trees, roots and bushes back from the foundation, roof, siding and chimney.

5 Paint all weathered exterior wood and caulk around the trim, chimney, windows and doors.

6 Clean or replace HVAC filter. Clean dirty air returns and plenum.

7 Point up any failing mortar joints in brick or block.

8 Test all smoke detectors to ensure they are in safe working condition.

9 Have the chimney, fireplace or woodstove cleaned and provide the buyer with a copy of the cleaning record.

10 Don’t do quick cheap repairs. You may raise questions that will unfairly cause great concern to buyers and inspectors.

11 Ensure that all doors and windows are in proper operating condition, including repairing or replacing any cracked window panes.

12 Ensure that all plumbing fixtures (toilet, tub, shower, and sinks) are in proper working conditions. Check for and fix any leaks. Caulk around
fixtures if necessary.

13 Install GFCI receptacles near all water sources. Test all present GFCI receptacles for proper operation.

14 Check sump pump for proper operation.

15 Replace any burned out light bulbs.

16 Remove rotting wood and/or firewood from contact with the house.
17 Caulk all exterior wall penetrations.

18 Check that bath vents are properly vented and in working condition.

19 If windows are at or below grade, install window wells and covers.

20 Have clear access to attic, electrical panel, crawlspace, heating system, garage and other areas that will need to be inspected.

21 If the house is vacant, make sure that all utilities are turned on, including water, electric, water heater, furnace, air condition and breakers
in the main panel.


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