Defects found during actual home inspections

Buying a new home may be one of the biggest investments of your lifetime. Getting a professional home inspection can help you understand the current condition and value of the property. If you are selling your home, consider getting your own inspection so there aren't big surprises uncovered when you try to negotiate the sale. Either way, getting a home inspection can help you with your investment and maybe even your personal safety. Take a look at some of the inspection findings below that inspectors have sent in — even new construction can have serious problems!

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