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DEFECTS FOUND BY HOME INSPECTOR
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DEFECT
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RESULT
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Tiny, almost invisible hairline cracks in chimney crown.
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Water entry eroding firebrick in fireplace & water leaking into basement.
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Beautifully terraced landscape retaining wall has no gravel behind it.
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Water will pool at the foundation wall causing eventual water entry into basement, possible structural damage and mold.
Wall will begin to lean & eventually collapse.
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This looks
like a nice house, doesn't it? Don't fall in love with a house
until it's been inspected! Home Inspectors are like detectives... they look for clues that help them uncover what would be a nasty surprise later!
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Evidence of damaged wood around newly painted window sill. Termites present.
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Termite damage can be extensive and is almost always hidden. Structural damage is almost a certainty. Cosmetic repairs
will be necessary after termite treatment.
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Carbon monoxide test indicates possible hole in heat exchanger of furnace.
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Furnace needs replaced. Occupants of house may suffer headaches, sickness or death if not remedied.
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