ServiceMagic: Home Inspection Problems

Home inspectors say these areas turn up frequently in their home inspection reports. ServiceMagic.com Home Improvement Expert David Lupberger takes a look at what home inspectors say are the most common problems they end up noting in their home inspection reports.

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[HouseInspections]

Great suggestions! We find alot of the same problems with our home inspections in Escondido, CA

[ServiceMagicdotcom]

@HouseInspections Thanks!

[KnowYourRealEstate]

I agree. Leaky pipes are pretty common typically under sinks or at joints where cast iron meets pvc. And any time there has been upgrades to the electrical panel...most commonly found loose wires. With regard to the air duct system...no one ever cleans out their air ducts...a big mistake for a new homeowner, this should be done for the health of everyone in the home. Good video.

[jafonsos1]

These top 5 tips are very common issues we find as we inspect homes in San Diego and Temecula. One big issue that was missed is to make sure your inspector is Certified. Understand that California home inspectors are not licensed, however, to ensure a "standard of practice" be sure your inspector is certified/affiliated PHII, CREIA, NSHI, ASHI or equivalent Inspectors. “Fireman Home Inspections”

[hewaschuk]

A minor technical point - Ground fault circuit interrupters break the electrical circuit when there is a flow of electricity to ground, not if there is a 'surge'.

[tolikSvis]

It is true! Homes with fewer problems look more attractive to potential buyers. As a seller, you want an edge in todays real estate market. Most buyers are looking for a functional and safe home to move in, not a project or a hobby. To find and fix all potential deal breaking deficiencies in your home, do a pre-sale inspection. The pre-sale inspection will give you the opportunity to tune-up your home to impress.

[windoes98se]

my house was built in the 80s but it has no pollybutoleen tubing

[nitincross]

nice, Thanks.

[InspectionMess]

David, thank you for making this video... people should click on my channel to see the $10,000 in bills that I faced after my disaster home inspection.

[icephoenix23]

That was very good. I will check all the items you pointed out.