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Derek A. Porter provides the most thorough and accurate Home Inspections in  San Diego. The Home Inspections  Derek A. Porter performs in San Diego and  Condo Inspections in San Diego are filled with valuable information and Derek makes the whole experience enjoyable.  Townhome Inspection, San Diego Residential Home Inspection, San Diego New Home Inspections are performed at the highest level of diligence and ethics, Derek A. Porter has been performing Home Inspections for several years and has a diverse education in construction defect and safety analysis. Conducting Home Inspections Throughout San Diego County and Surrounding areas, give Derek A. Porter the inspection experience necessary to be your personal advocate.  I am committed to informing you and educating you during the home inspection and throughout your Real Estate Purchase. Derek A. Porter maintains more than 30 Continuation Educational Credits each year and has successfully passed numerous Inspector organizational entrance and advanced exams. Derek A. Porter also focused on understanding the Building Codes in San Diego Ca, California home inspection, San Diego property inspection, san Diego pool inspection, san Diego spa inspections, and home inspections in  the san Diego area vary from inspector to inspector; don't make the wrong choice over a few dollars. Call now 619-517-3029 or 877-247-3732 and I am certain you will be pleased. I offer a full money back warranty, if you are not completely satisfied.

 

 

 

Most Common Defects Found During a Home Inspection


Construction defects and safety violations are surprisingly common, but the majority of home inspection findings tend to be routine in nature. not just in older homes, but often in brand new ones. The following, therefore, is a list of common defects likely to appear in a typical home inspection report:

Roofing Defects:
Problems with roofing material, either due to aging and wear or to improper installation, are likely to be found in a majority of homes. This does not mean that most roofs are in need of replacement, but rather that most are in need of some type of maintenance or repair.

Ceiling Stains, Indicating Past or Current Roof Leaks:
The problem here is that you often can't tell if the roof still leaks, unless it is inspected on a rainy day. Some stains are merely the residual effects of leaks that have been repaired. There is also the possibility that ceiling stains were caused by a former plumbing leak in the attic.

Water Intrusion and Efflorescence:
Water intrusion into basements or crawlspaces due to ground water conditions can be pervasive, difficult to resolve, and often very damaging to buildings. Correction can be as simple as regrading the exterior grounds or adding roof gutters. Unfortunately, major drainage improvements are often the only practical solutions, requiring costly ground water systems such as French drains designed by experts such as geotechnical engineers.

Electrical Safety Hazards:
Electrical safety hazards, especially (but not always) in older homes: Examples are ungrounded outlets, lack of ground fault interrupters (shock protection devices), faulty wiring conditions in electrical panels or elsewhere in a building, etc. Such problems may be the result of errors at the time of construction, but very often they are due to wiring that was added or altered by persons other than qualified electricians.

Rotten Wood:
Rotted wood at building exteriors and at various plumbing fixtures: In places where wood stays wet for long periods, such as roof eaves, exterior trim, decks, around tubs and showers, or below loose toilets, fungus infection is very likely to occur, resulting in a condition commonly known as dry rot. If left unchecked, damage can become quite extensive.

Building Violations Where Additions and Alterations Were Constructed without Permits:
Homeowners will often tell a home inspector, "We added the garage without a permit, but it was all done to code." This statement is a red flag to most home inspectors, because no one could possibly know the entire building code, and the average person without professional involvement with the code is likely to know very little of it. Whenever an owner offers code assurance, problems are likely to be found.

Unsafe Fireplace and Chimney Conditions:
These can range from lack of maintenance, such as neglecting to hire a chimney sweep, to faulty installation of fixtures. Most common among these are the lack of spark arrestors and substandard placement of wood-burning stoves. Free-standing fireplaces are typically installed by home owners and handymen, people without an adequate knowledge of fire safety requirements. The most common violations in these cases involve insufficient clearance between hot metal surfaces and combustible materials within the building. Fire hazards of this kind are often concealed in attics, where they remain undiscovered until a roof fire occurs.

Faulty Installation of Water Heaters:
In most localities, less than 5% of all water heaters are installed in full compliance with plumbing code requirements. Violations can include inadequate strapping, improperly installed overflow piping, unsafe flue conditions, or faulty gas piping. It should also be remembered that today's water heaters are designed with a shorter lifespan. In fact, leaks can develop in units that are only five years old.

Hazardous Conditions Involving Gas Heaters:
Most gas-fueled heaters are in need of some maintenance, if only the changing of an air filter or a long-overdue review by the gas company. In some cases, however, gas heaters contain life-threatening defects that can remain undiscovered until too late. These can range from fire safety violations to the venting of carbon monoxide into the building. A cracked firebox, for example, can remain undiscovered unless found by an expert or until tragic consequences occur.

Firewall Violations In Garages:
Special fire-resistive construction is required for walls and doors that separate a garage from a dwelling. Violations are common, either due to faulty construction, damage or alterations to the garage interior, or changes in code requirements since the home was built. In older homes, where firewalls are not installed, sellers and agents will often say that the building predates the code. However, the fire separation requirement for residential garages dates back to 1927.

Minor and Major Plumbing Defects:
These are commonly found, including loose toilets, dripping faucets, slow drains, leaking drains, hot water at the right faucet, and so on. However the major plumbing defects are Polybutelene plumbing and Galvanized plumbing for water supply lines that should be replaced and old cast iron, Vitreous China, and some ABS drainage plumbing are the ones that can be costly to repair, I recommend you obtain a qualified licensed plumber to perform a sewer camera inspection and repair if this is the type of plumbing that is in your house.

Failed seals around windows:
This condition is routinely found at dual pane windows, resulting in fogging. This is most common with windows manufactured during the 1980's and improperly installed E.Z. frame windows.

An unabridged list of likely home inspection findings would probably fill a few volumes. For home buyers, this underscores the importance of a thorough evaluation prior to closing escrow. This is why we strongly advise you to obtain a Home Inspection.

 

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