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What Will This Home Inspection Yield?

Your St Paul area home inspection appointment is set. What will be discovered during this home inspection? What do home inspectors look for? What particular issues do they focus on in any or all home inspections? At Amerispec Home Inspection Service, we like to keep those who choose us well informed on the details. See below for a general list of issues common to homes and a general idea of what a home inspection covers.  Leaks— Are there leaks coming in through the roof, windows or ceilings? Any atypical leakages occurring within the home via the outside? Odors— Are there any strange smells in the house? What are the causes of the stinkiness? Can they be remedied with ease? Plumbing— Many potential problems lie within this realm—from poor drainage to ill-functioning sewer lines. Poor drainage and plumbing can lead to wet lower levels and/or crawl spaces, wood rot and mold growth. Roof— The roof’s condition will be assessed. Is it in good shape or d...