How to Properly Inspect Your Home

You can save time and money on expensive home repairs by performing a yearly home inspection. It’s important to do this properly, because missing out on a few details can cost you in the long run. Fortunately, once you know the areas to focus on, you can easily examine your home over the weekend. Handyman Connection of Butler Warren shares some tips to help you:

Prepare a Checklist

Before starting your inspection, print out a checklist that contains all of the areas you will be looking at. As you go through every area, check the item off your list and note the condition of each one. This ensures that you cover all the areas needed and it provides you with a reference for later.

Examine Your Exterior

First, examine the condition of your home from a curbside viewpoint. Walk around your home to view it from all sides and check the state of your windows and doors. They should be straight, level and solid. Any signs of damage like cracks, bowed lines or sagging should be dealt with as soon as possible.

Next, check your roof for signs of storm damage using binoculars. It can be tempting to go up to your roof for a closer inspection, but this is a risky task that’s best left to professionals. From the ground, look for missing, damaged or discolored shingles. Discoloration on your roof can either be an indication of water damage or algae growth.

Check Your Interior

When you’re done with the exterior, go inside and check each room of your home. Examine the ceiling lines and walls for crookedness or gaps that indicate shoddy repair work. Look at the slope of your ceiling and floors. Any noticeable slants mean there are problems with your foundation. Meanwhile, discoloration on your walls and ceilings stem from water damage.

After your inspection, go over the notes you took down earlier and determine which areas need immediate repairs. You can choose to repair them yourself or turn to a professional like Handyman Connection of Butler Warren for expert services. Thanks to our proper training and equipment, we’ll be able to finish the job efficiently with no mistakes. Contact us today at (513) 733-3777 to request an estimate.