Photos of Defects
Common Defects
No house is perfect. Even the best built and best maintained homes will always have a few items in less than perfect condition. Below are some of the items we most commonly find when inspecting a home.
Roofing Problems with roofing material are the single most common defect we find. Usually it doesn't mean the roof needs replaced, simply that it is in need of maintenance or repair.
Ceiling stains Caused by past or present leaks, ceiling stains are very common. It can be difficult to tell whether the stains are from leaks still present, or were caused by leaks which have since been repaired.
Electrical hazards Most common in older homes, but often found in newer homes as well. Electrical hazards come in many forms, from ungrounded outlets to wiring done incorrectly by the homeowner.
Rotted wood Caused by being wet for extended periods of time, most commonly found around tubs, showers and toilets inside, or roof eaves and trim outside.
Water heater installations Many water heaters are not installed in full compliance with local plumbing code.
Gas furnace Most gas furnaces seem to be in need of routine maintenance such as new filters at the least. Many have other issues such as faulty operation or inadequate fire clearance as well.
Plumbing defects Plumbing issues commonly found include dripping faucets; leaking fixtures, slow drains etc. Even in brand new homes, it is common to identify minor plumbing defects.
Defects
We offer home & commercial inspection services in all of the following Downriver , Monroe, Wayne and Washtenaw County communities.
Monroe County Home and Commercial Inspections
• Azalia 48110
• Carleton 48117
• Dundee 48131
• Erie 48133
• Ida 48140
• La Salle 48145
• Lambertville 48144
• Luna Pier 48157
• Maybee 48159
• Monroe 48161, Monroe 48162
• Newport 48166
• Petersburg 49270
• Samaria 48177
• Temperance 48182
Wayne County and Downriver Home and Commerial Inspections
• Home Inspection Allen Park: 48101
• Home Inspection Brownstown Township: 48134, 48164, 48173, 48174, 48183, 48192
• Home Inspection Ecorse: 48229
• Home Inspection Flat Rock: 48134
• Home Inspection Gibraltar: 48173
• Home Inspection Grosse Ile Township: 48138
• Home Inspection Huron Township: 48111, 48134, 48164, 48174
• Home Inspection Lincoln Park: 48146
• Home Inspection Melvindale: 48122
• Home Inspection Riverview: 48193
• Home Inspection Rockwood: 48173
• Home Inspection Romulus: 48174
• Home Inspection Southgate: 48195
• Home Inspection Taylor: 48180
• Home Inspection Trenton: 48183
• Home Inspection Woodhaven: 48183
• Home Inspection Wyandotte: 48192
Washtenaw County Home and Commerial Inspections
• Ann Arbor 48103, 48104 ,48105, 48106, 48107, 48108, 48109, 48113
• Bridgewater 48115
• Chelsea 48118
• Dexter 48130
• Hamburg Twp 48189
• Manchester 48158
• Salem 48175
• Saline 48176
• Superior Township 48198
• Whitmore Lake 48189
• Whittaker 48190
• Willis 48191
• Ypsilanti 48197, 48198