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Regular Home Checkups Detect Problems and Keep Homes Healthy
A yearly checkup is vital in maintaining your home. Undetected problems can weaken your home’s integrity, cause a loss of value, and even put your life at risk. The trend of annual inspections or checkups keeps your home healthy and can help you plan future home remodels.
Problems such as moisture can go undetected for years. A slow drip from a roof leak may not be visible under quality paints or in attics; damp basements can lead to rot in the foundation; and exterior cracks, gaps around windows, or small holes can lead to mildew and mold. Mold can be a trigger for allergies and asthma attacks and has been linked to a variety of serious health issues. Waterlogged or rotted floors can even give way. If you’re thinking of remodeling, knowing your home needs repairs or improvements can sometimes help you make the decision. Mold or mildew must be rectified and can often lead to whole walls being opened.
Without an annual home inspection, your home is susceptible to many unseen problems. Every homeowner should know the health status of his or her home. Homeowners need to be in the mindset that the health of their home is comparable to their own individual health. Just as preventive maintenance does wonders for the human body, it also has a positive effect on the health and wellness of your largest purchase. A home inspection identifies potential problem areas and offers immediate solutions to prevent further damage.
Here is a ten point check-list to help ensure that your home has a clean bill of health:
- Check attic for proper insulation and adequate ventilation
- Ensure crawlspaces are well ventilated and protected with plastic sheeting
- Test function of kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems
- Inspect windows and doors for signs of cracks
- Survey the exterior for damaged siding, brick, stucco, paint, trim, or wood
- Inspect the home’s perimeter, looking for signs of water settling or voids
- Ensure proper ventilation of exhaust fans, clothes dryers, and combustion appliances
- Check your home’s gutter system
- Survey your roof for missing or broken shingles
- Inspect your home’s heating and HVAC system
Did your home inspection find a clean bill of health? If not, find a handyman services company near you now!