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WHY GET A HOME INSPECTION

Suppose you bought a house and later discovered, to your dismay,
that the stucco exterior concealed a nasty case of dry rot. Or
suppose that winter when you fired up the furnace, you discovered
a cracked heat exchanger leaking gas into your home.

The best way to avoid unpleasant surprises like these is to arrange
for a home inspection before you buy. A good home inspection is
an objective, top-to-bottom examination of the home and everything
that comes with it. The standard inspection report includes a review
of the home`s heating and air-conditioning systems, its plumbing
and wiring, the roof, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and
doors, the foundation and the basement.

Getting a professional inspection is crucial for older homes because
age often takes its toll on the roof and other hard-to-reach areas.
Problems can also be the result of neglect or hazardous repair work,
such as a past owner`s failed attempt to install lights and an outlet
in a linen closet.

But a home inspection is also a wise investment when buying a new
home.In fact, new homes frequently have defects, whether caused by
an oversight during construction or simply human error.