| 1. |
Water
or dampness in the crawl space. |
| 2. |
Is
the attic properly ventilated or does
it show signs of moisture and improper
ventilation? |
| 3. |
Mold
or mildew on the floor joists and underlayment. |
| 4. |
Are
the heating, ventilation and airconditioning
(HVAC) lines sweating? |
| 5. |
Mossy
green on yard and house. |
| 6. |
Rotted
wood around doors and windows. |
| 7. |
Butt
joints of siding that are swollen. |
| 8. |
Has
the basement, siding or one particular
room been recently painted? |
| 9. |
Cracks
in the foundation, around windows and
doors. |
| 10. |
Check
the bathroom for spongy floors, especially
beside the bathtub. |
| 11. |
Check
all caulking in the bathroom. Especially
check inside the tub area and the area
at the bottom of the bathtub where the
tub butts the bathroom floor. |
| 12. |
Turn
the water on in the bathroom sink, then
flush the commode. Does the sink's water
pressure drop? |
| 13. |
Do
you feel like you are walking up or
downhill in the house? |
| 14. |
Check
for aluminum wiring that has been known
to become fire hazards. |
| 15. |
Insulated
windows whose vacuum seal has been broken
can often be identified by condensation
that forms between the two panes of
glass which makes the windows appear
cloudy or dirty. |
| 16. |
Is
the electrical service appropriate for
the needs of the house? |
| 17. |
Are
the roofing shingles blistering? Are
any shingles missing? Has a roof been
added over a previous roof? |
| 18. |
Cedar
shingles: Were they installed properly
and are they free of decay and moss? |
| 19. |
Is
there topography or broken concrete
that would allow water to flow toward
or under your new home? |
| 20. |
What
is the condition of the mortar in the
firebox and Chimney. Is the chimney
clear of obstructions such as bird nests?
When was the last time the chimney was
cleaned to protect against flammable
accumulations of tar, sap, etc.? |
| 21. |
Are
the gutters clean and not rusted or
pulled away from the facia board? |
| 22. |
Are
the exterior handrails strong and secure
or rotted? |
| 23. |
Has
there been any obvious untreated rotting
or wood damaging insect damage? |
| 24. |
Test
all appliances, electrical circuits
and mechanical equipment to be sure
they work! |
| 25. |
Look
under rugs, etc., for darkened floors
caused by urine stains! |
