Common Home Defects
Knowing some of the usual defects inspectors discover during an inspection allows you to be a well informed buyer. Gator Home Inspections, Inc has compiled a list of the top 10 defects found in most homes. Repairs or replacement could cost or save you thousands of dollars.
Leaking Polybutylene
Leaking Polybutylene fresh water plumbing pipes visible inside the crawl space.
Defective hardboard siding
Defective hardboard siding. This is a moisture and installation related defect. Common brands of siding are Florida Pacific, Louisiana Pacific, and Masonite.
cracked/blistering shingles
Cracked and blistering shingles allowing leaks visible inside the attic.
open wire connections
Visible open wire connections in the crawl space and attic.
Leaking toilets
Leaking or loosely mounted toilets.
DEFECTIVE BREAKERS
Defective ground fault circuit breaker interrupter outlets in bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and outside.
rotten joist
Rotten floor joist and band joist at the front and rear door areas visible inside the crawl space.
cracked concrete
Cracked or broken concrete block piers inside the crawl space.
wet spaces
Wet and damp crawl spaces.
furnace/heat cracks
Cracks in the furnace heat exchanger allowing carbon monoxide to filter inside the house
Our comprehensive and detailed computer generated inspection report with photos, will provide you with the information about the property you need to assure you are making a sound investment. We want to educate you on the property where you may be spending the rest of your life. Whether your home is newly built, newly remodeled or 100 years old, you can rely on us to provide you with the peace of mind you need.