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How do you winterize outdoor faucets before selling a house?
Disconnect hoses and shut off the interior valve to the hose bib. Older valves like this are often updated to frost free systems.
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Should I get my chimney inspected before selling my house?

Worth a look. Worn mortar joints like these let water into brick. Repointing is a routine fix to do before listing.

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Can a bathroom fan vent into the attic?

Not ideally. Ducts should send moist air outdoors, like through a gable wall. It's a common inspector note and an easy fix before listing.

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How long does a water heater last?

Usually 8 to 12 years. Before listing, check the relief valve on top. This one is missing its discharge pipe, a quick fix inspectors flag.

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Where you told your furnace heat exchanger is cracked? Here is a few signs it is true or false.

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How can seniors prevent falls at home?

Stairs and bathrooms top the list. In older NH homes, a second stair rail and brighter lighting are easy fixes.

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Do you need a chimney inspection before selling or buying a home?
Yes, chimneys are commonly ignored and expensive to restore.

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"Wobbly Toilet: Are all your toilets loose on the floor?" https://t.co/WAvm7Epy3G

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Will a wobbly toilet make a home inspection report?
Yes. Loose bolts and old wax seals are one of our most common flags. Left unfixed, moisture can reach the subfloor!
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Should you install vinyl siding over original siding?
No. A common flag on inspections that requires sealing and constant monitoring and re-sealing. Not a recommended method of installation!
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Can you sell a house with bats in the attic?

Yes, it's not a dealbreaker. Droppings near the chimney mean a small gap bats use to get in and out. Pest control contractors handle it often.

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Can settled front steps make a home inspection report?
Yes, unlevel steps like these get flagged every time. Too much slope and this becomes a slip hazard during ice build up.
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Is a damp wet basement a deal killer?

Often, dampness like this gets documented and can affect negotiations. It traced to poor exterior grading, a fix that should've been done.

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Is an aging in place assessment worth it?

The value is in the prioritized report: what to fix now, like a worn ramp, what to plan for, and what can wait.

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Does your heat have to work to sell your house?

Not legally, but FHA and VA buyers need working heat to close. This zone tested cold on our thermal scan, an easy fix before listing.

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Do home inspectors check appliances?
Yes, even un-plug and remove appliances. A simple prep tip: turn on the ice maker a day ahead. If it is off, we just note it could not be tested.
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Do doors that don't close right mean a foundation problem?

Not always. This door was hung out of square, not settled, and the gap let water in. Worth fixing before it rots the frame.

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How often should smoke detectors be replaced?

Most last about 10 years. An Aging in Place Inspection checks life-safety systems before small issues turn urgent.

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