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MANY
OF THESE ITEMS MAYBE TAKEN CARE OF WITH LITTLE OR NO COST SOME OF
THESE ITEMS WILL INDICATE TO THE HOME INSPECTOR AND BUYER, THAT
THE HOUSE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED.
- Remove grade or mulch from contact with
siding, preferably providing 6 or more inches of clearance.
- Clean out dirty gutters or debris from
the roof.
- Divert all water away from house, i.e.
downspouts, sump pump, condensation drain, etc. Grade should slope
ay from structure. Clean out basement entry drains.
- Trim trees, roots and bushes back from
foundation, roof, siding, and chimney.
- Paint all weathered exterior wood, and
caulk around trim, chimneys, windows and doors.
- Seal asphalt driveways if cracking.
- Seal or point up masonry chimney caps.
Install metal fluecap.
- Clean or replace HVAC filter. Clean
dirty air returns and plenum.
- Point up any failing mortar joints in
brick or block.
- Test all smoke detectors.
- Update attic ventilation if none is
present.
- Clean chimney. fireplace, or woodstove
(provide a copy for buyer).
- Seal masonry walls in basement.
- Don't do quick cheap repairs, i.e. (giant
caulk repairs) this will clue in an inspector that amateur work
has been done and will tend to make him/her look closer at the
house.
- Get all windows and doors in proper
operating condition, including any cracked windows.
- Put all plumbing fixtures. toilet, tub,
shower, sinks, in proper working condition. Look for any leaks.
- Install GFCI receptacles near all water
sources, test all present GFCI receptacles for proper operation.
- Check sump pump for proper operation.
- Replace any burned out light bulbs.
- Remove rotting wood. firewood from contact
with house.
- Proper grading recommended under deck.
- Install proper vapor barrier in crawlspace.
- Caulk all exterior wall penetrations.
- Caulk all tub/shower fixtures.
- Caulk along tub/floor. tub/walls, tub/shower/glass
doors.
- Remove any visible moisture from crawlspace.
Moisture levels in wood should be below 18%. to deter rot and
mildew.
- Check that bath vents are properly vented.
- Remove paints. solvents, gas, etc. from
crawlspace, basement, attic, porch, etc.
- Check that toilets are secure to floor.
- Check that crawlspace is dry and install
a proper vapor barrier.
- Where windows are at or below grade
install window wells and covers.
- Remove grade from contact with foundation
vents.
- Have clear access to all attic, crawlspace,
heat systems, garage and other areas that will need to be inspected.
- If house is vacant be sure all
utilities are turned on:
- Water.
- Electric.
- Water Heater.
- Furnace / Air Conditioning.
- Breakers in main panel.
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