Home Maintenance Inspection

Why should I get a home maintenance inspection?

A home maintenance inspection is to a house as a medical exam is to the body. You’re checking in on the systems and components of your house to make sure everything is as it should be. 
 

Like a checkup for your health, you could avoid it and just wait until something goes wrong—but often, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

 

Let’s take a look at a few benefits of including a regular home maintenance inspection in your home’s schedule below.

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1. An inspector is a neutral third-party

If you think something in your home is in need of repair, it’s a good idea to schedule a home inspection first. Since in most states, the inspector isn’t legally allowed to conduct repairs on a property where they’ve recently conducted an inspection, the inspector will give you an unbiased list of items that need to be repaired or replaced.  If the inspector finds an issue (or agrees with your assessment that an item needs to be repaired), they’ll supply a recommended course of action.
 

2. A maintenance inspection can catch problems early

Often, you don’t realize something is about to go disastrously wrong until it’s too late. Your roof leaks, your outdated pipes burst, or an unchecked termite infestation leads to expensive structural damage. 

 

A regular home maintenance inspection can help you nip many home problems in the bud, which might save you a lot of money down the line.  And even before you face major repair costs, a home inspection can save you more money than you think. If your electrical wiring is outdated or you have a leaky faucet, for instance, you could be losing hundreds in utility costs every year. A regular inspection helps you catch inefficiencies in your home’s systems that can easily add up.
 

3. You’ll be more prepared to sell or rent 

You may not be planning to sell your home anytime soon, but it’s still a good idea to know the general condition of your home so that you can keep your house in prime condition for whatever possibility comes your way, especially for renters. 
 

It’s a fact of life that homes deteriorate over time, especially if left to their own devices. A home maintenance inspection is a crucial part of making sure your home stays in tip-top shape; otherwise, you may find that, when it comes time to sell or rent, the home has fallen into an expensive state of disrepair.
 

A regular maintenance inspection can help you stay on top of your property’s needs, keeping you proud of your home and confident that you have options.
 

4. Safety and peace of mind

Aside from the resale or rental considerations, there are potential dangers to leaving your home’s condition unchecked for years. Your furnace, for instance, may develop a clogged vent and begin a dangerous backflow of carbon monoxide into your home. 

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Making a habit of scheduling regular maintenance inspections can help ensure that your property is being kept in good shape and a safe condition for yourself and others.