How to pass a home inspection
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO HELP PASS A HOME INSPECTION AND AVOID DELAYS HIGH COST LAST MINUTE TRAPS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WHEN LISTING A HOME *Utilities are on the day of the inspection - water, electricity, gas, etc. *Lock box codes or arrangements are provided to access the inside of the property before the day of the inspection *Grade or surrounding surfaces slope away from the house foundation on all sides *Exterior surfaces – driveway, walkways, porch, patio and other accesses are not cracked with significant separation or displacement *Vegetation is trimmed or planted away from the house foundation, wall surface and roof cover *Exterior trim building material is free of deterioration, rot and sealed to the wall surface. *The roof covering has been serviced within the last 3 years and has no obvious damage *Exterior windows are not cracked, vandalized or missing and seals are functional. *Water heating tank does not have visible corrosion or staining at the unit, p...