room-by-room review

exterior home components

electrical systems

foundation and structural components-both interior and exterior

heating/air conditioning systems

plumbing systems

attic/basement/crawl spaces

maintenance problems such as rotting decks, paint chips, water damaged ceilings, etc

electrical problems (even faulty fuses can lead to bigger difficulties in the future)

structural damage caused by water seepage into the foundation, floor joists, and door headers that should be discovered at the source

drainage problems; these could include water intrusions below the home.

roof leaks and defects from aging

poor ventilation, especially in an attic; this is the time to assure that all vents are clean and working properly

excess air leakage due to poor weather stripping and subpar caulking around fixtures

failed window seals, which are routinely found with dual pane windows

environmental contamination caused by asbestos, mold, formaldehyde

lead paint, radon, soil contamination, and/or water contamination

faulty lines in water heaters, overflow piping, and/or hazardous flue conditions