Common Home Inspection Findings in August 2018
Each month we list our common home inspection findings from the homes we inspected in and around Jacksonville, FL. Most of the items are simple, inexpensive fixes that can be corrected before the home inspection. Fixing these items ahead of time can reduce the last minute back-and-forth negotiations between buyers and sellers.
1. Decayed Wood
Lots of decayed wood siding and trim this month. Everything from minor decay at the bottom ends of siding boards, to much more extensive decay that needed immediate correction. Most decayed siding can be repaired or replaced relatively easily.
2. HVAC Condensate Drain
Condensate drain lines should discharge at least 12 inches from the building foundation. If the drain line is too close to the home, it can usually be corrected by simply adding an extension to the existing line.
3. Gutter Downspouts
Downspouts draining too close to the home can allow water to accumulate at the building foundation. Downspout extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes should be installed to drain rainwater away from the structure.
4. Dishwasher High Loop
A dishwasher high loop, or anti siphon, is meant to prevent water from siphoning out of the dishwasher, and to prevent water from the sink drain or food disposal from entering the dishwasher. This is the tubing you see under the sink that runs from the dishwasher to the garbage disposal or sink drain pipe.
5. Vegetation
This comes up all the time. Trees, shrubs and/or vines in contact with, or close to the building exterior. The vegetation can serve as a pathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. Pruning vegetation to maintain at least 6 inches of space from the structure is an easy fix.
Can You Fail a Home Inspection?
Simply put, no. A home inspection is a visual examination of the current condition of the home. It is not an appraisal, and it is not a code-compliance inspection. Home inspectors do not pass or fail a home, but instead report on the home’s overall condition and point out any systems or components that may need repair or replacement.
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