Common Issues
Below is a list of common issues and repairs that are typically found on most inspection reports. Taking care of these issues prior to your Pre-Listing inspection will reduce the number of issues found on your final home inspection report. While these may seem like minute details, they will create a better showing for your home while it is on the market.
Interior Check List
- Secure loose tub and shower spouts and faucets
- Repair grout and sealant around tubs, showers, and faucets
- Replace leaky kitchen sink sprayers
- Replace missing and burned out light bulbs
- Replace missing or damaged light fixtures
- Tighten loose electrical receptacles
- Replace missing or broken switch and plug covers
- Tighten ceiling fan blades
- Adjust door hardware so that doors open and close properly
- Repair broken/cracked windows and damaged screens
- Make sure Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, (GFCI’s) are installed in all appropriate locations
Exterior Check List
- Seal and secure any exterior trim and openings in siding materials
- Secure any loose gutter and downspout sections
- Remove debris from gutters
- Repair any obvious roof problems
- Replace any rotted trim boards
- Seal and paint exposed wood
- Slope soils away from structure (minimum 2 inch drop per 6 feet of run)
- Replace or repair any damaged or rotted garage door panels
- Repair or replace any leaking water faucets
- Repair or replace non-functioning doorbells