Knowledge is Power When It Comes to Property Inspections and Repairs
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, dealing with a home inspection report is often one of the most stressful steps in the process. With all that goes into making sure everything within your house is functioning properly and safely, it is difficult to figure out what exactly needs attention—and what items will lead to major repairs down the line. Knowing about some of the most frequently flagged issues on a property inspection report will help give buyers and sellers insight into what their focus should be when tackling recommended repairs.
Read on for a round up of our top 10 most commonly flagged issues in property inspection reports from 2022, and which contractors would be needed to address them!
Top 10 Most Flagged Property Inspection Issues We Saw in 2022
- Expansion tank is missing: An expansion tank is not installed at the water heater. Most water heater manufacturers recommend an expansion tank be installed whenever the water system is a “closed” system. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed plumbing contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
- Attic access is not insulated: Missing insulation noted at one or more attic access panels at the time of the inspection. This condition will lead to heat/cooling loss and wasted energy. Next step: Further evaluation by a handyman to determine what repairs are needed.
- Sediment trap is missing: One or more furnace gas piping is not equipped with a sediment trap. Next step: Installation by a licensed HVAC contractor or licensed plumbing contractor to comply with today’s HVAC safety standards.
- Dirty dryer vent: One or more dryer vents need cleaning. A dirty/soiled dryer vent can be a fire hazard and cause poor air quality. Next step: Hire dryer vent cleaning service or handyman to complete the work.
- Missing hammer arrestors at laundry hose bibs: Missing hammer arrestors noted at one or more of the laundry hook ups, which does not keep with today’s standards and practices. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed plumbing contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
- Angle stop corrosion: One or more of the angle stops, shut off valves and/or supply lines under the sinks and/or behind the toilets appear to be corroding, have mineral deposits or are rusted. This is indicative of previous leaks that have self sealed. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed plumbing contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
- Kitchen counter receptacles are not GFCI protected: One or more kitchen counter receptacles do not appear to be GFCI protected. This may have been acceptable when the home was built, however this is a possible safety concern. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed electrical contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
- Leak pan is missing: Missing leak pan and drain line under the water heater. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed plumbing contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
- Anti-tip bracket is missing: An anti-tip bracket does not appear to be properly installed at the range. The anti-tip bracket is a simple metal plate that holds the rear foot of the range to the floor. This bracket prevents the range from tipping forward, which could cause the range to fall over and/or spill hot food from pots and pans. Installation is recommended to prevent injury. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed appliance contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
- Tub/shower diverter is damaged or not functioning: One or more tub/shower diverters is damaged, not fully functional, or in need of service at the time of inspection. This is typically due to corrosion and/or hard water build-up. Next step: Further evaluation by licensed plumbing contractor to determine what repairs are needed.
How TheQwikFix Can Help
Don’t be surprised if your property inspection report includes one or all of these issues – you’re not alone! If you need repair estimates after receiving your home inspection report, TheQwikFix is here to help. We turn home inspection reports into repair quotes quickly and accurately, and have a network of licensed contractors that are ready to complete repairs with the click of a button. Learn more today!