❏ Assess the roofĪsk when the roof was installed and ask to see the warranty to back it up.
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Cheap or faulty windows are also likely to drive up heating costs if they’re not replaced. Still, the cost can add up if you need to replace them down the line. “Do they lock properly? Take into account that people usually replace windows with cheaper, lower-quality windows.” This shouldn’t be a huge deal breaker, and won’t be the biggest headache in improving a home. “Open and close the windows,” Ingui recommends. If it’s been dry, and the basement appears damp, you should look for a deeper issue and figure out where the water is coming from. If it’s recently been rainy, and the basement looks dry, it’s good news. While you’re in the basement, keep an eye out for water. If you notice any unusual cover-ups, ask why the work was done. Location is crucial, he notes, because it’s the most likely location for termite or carpenter ant damage. Or, they’re covering something up,” Ingui says. “That likely means that before they put the house on the market, they fixed something. But do take note if it looks like the home hasn’t been renovated in a while, and you spot fresh paint or sheetrock in the cellar or basement ceiling. ❏ Pay attention to fresh paintĪ bad paint job-or 15 layers of paint-is nothing to worry about. Small drywall cracks are probably nothing to worry about, but larger cracks or ones with discoloration may indicate structural issues or leaks.
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“A crack in a brick wall means there’s movement,” which is the sign of serious structural problems, says David Briggs, founder of the New York firm Loci Architecture. Spotting a crack in the wall is, unsurprisingly, not good. Sagging floors in other portions of the home mean the structure may need some work. “It’s a sign that plumbers may have done some interesting plumbing underneath the floor,” says Michael Ingui, of the firm Baxt Ingui Architects. One way to the tell that the plumbing might not be up to par? Look for floors with unusual sagging or dipping near the bathroom. Use their guidelines to help you make an informed assessment of a home’s condition. While you’ll know if a potential home meets your basic requirements-from the number of bedrooms to the availability of outdoor space, you won’t know every detail of a home the first time you view it.Ĭurbed spoke with a home inspector and architects who specialize in home renovation to find out what you should look out for during your first walkthrough or an open house.
The first walkthrough of a home is when potential owners get that gut feeling and get a chance to compare a home to their wishlists.
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