Home Inspection - Bathrooms - Part 1 of 4

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This is video #1 of a 4-part series. The videos are:

Part 1 = http://youtu.be/gJ7CpwU1iZM
Part 2 = http://youtu.be/JohlpxCP1qw
Part 3 = http://youtu.be/4EuuFTV091k
Part 4 = http://youtu.be/dAFgyEfEdFI

To watch the Bathrooms Playlist = http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list...

Bathrooms are the second most expensive rooms in your home, after your kitchen. One of the biggest considerations when selling or purchasing your home is the condition of its bathrooms.

You can save yourself literally thousands of dollars by discovering problems in the bathroom during your inspection. Most bathrooms consist of sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, their enclosures, and specialty flooring. The reason bathrooms are so costly is that these are expensive items and require a good deal labor to repair or replace.

With constant exposure to water, many problems can develop over time and cause major damage to not only the bathroom, but to the rest of your house as well.

Countertops and Sinks

Lets look at the countertops and their sinks. There are many types of countertops, from the more expensive granite and tile, to man-made types like corrian or cultured marble and plastic laminates such as Formica.

Countertop Inspection

Check the countertop to see that it is secure, mounted properly, caulked and grouted if required, and that it is not missing tiles or has any surface damage that would require replacement. If there is a two-piece back splash it should be sealed with caulk along its seam. This two-piece backsplash needs to be caulked in order to prevent water damage. If your sink is attached to the countertop, it too should be properly sealed at its seam so that water does not leak into the cabinet below. If problems are discovered with the countertop, sink, or backsplash, they need to be addressed and repaired early on in order to prevent further damage.

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