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Al Wiberg posted an update 5 years, 11 months ago
Home inspections are performed for various reasons. You may be selling a home or just looking to find new insurance. Your home must be in top form if you plan on having an inspector look it over. Even the smallest details can affect the outcome of an inspection. Inspectors are trained to spot problems in the earliest stages of development. Dividing your home into the following sections may help you in finding things that should be fixed before having an inspector come to your home.ExteriorThe exterior of your home includes the roof, siding, windows, foundation and garage. Exterior doors and windows should be checked to make sure they seal properly. Broken or missing pieces of siding should be repaired, in addition to some areas of the roof or sidewalk. If your home has a chimney, make sure it is properly ventilated. The yard should be mowed and trimmed as well. Mulch or gravel should be moved away from the base of the foundation.InteriorInside the home, all electric appliances and outlets should be in good working order. The main electrical box should be easily accessible. All of the plumbing should work as well. It is always a good idea to have the home clean and free of clutter. Home inspections are not a contest to see who has the cleanest home, but it is helpful if the inspector does not have to move items or boxes when checking out various fixtures.Cracks in walls and ceilings should be repaired prior to a home inspection. In some cases, it might be beneficial to paint