What a home inspector looks for in your home

Patrick Walchuk explains some of the most common items that a home inspector will check for you, as the buyer of any home. We advise all buyers to get a home inspection done, as it can save you a lot of trouble and money if there's something major wrong with the house you want to purchase.

After your home inspection you will have three options, buy the house as is, walk away due to big issues with the house, or ask for a reduction in price, or have the owner fix any issues before moving forward.

00:00 - 00:37 Introduction
00:37 - 01:24 3 Choices after Inspection
01:24 - 01:49 Trees on the property and grading of the garden
01:49 - 02:06 Checking the roof, chimney, flashing and eavestroughs
02:06 - 02:20 Check the soffits for proper venting and air circulation
02:20 - 02:25 Checking the fence
02:25 - 02:30 Check the air conditioning unit
02:30 - 02:37 Check window wells for proper drainage
02:37 - 02:45 Check windows and doors for proper caulking
02:45 - 03:01 Check Incoming water line is copper, not lead
03:01 - 03:12 Check electrical panel is on breakers and up to code
03:12 - 03:23 Check hot water tank condition and is venting properly
03:23 - 03:33 Check your furnace and heat exchanger
03:33 - 03:45 Check humidifier
03:45 - 04:05 Check exterior walls for cracks and leaks
04:05 - 04:18 Check for shut off valves under sinks
04:18 - 04:36 Check hood fan vents to outside
04:36 - 04:55 Check all indows and doors open and close and not damaged
04:55 - 05:17 Check fireplace, flue and damper operating correctly
05:17 - 05:36 Check garage door is up to code
05:36 - 06:00 Check attic for adequate insulation and asbestos
06:00 - 06:37 Check shower/tub/jacuzzy for proper drainage and walls not moist
06:37 - 07:16 Recap of Home Inspection and things to do after
07:16 - 07:38 Outro music

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