Commonly encountered expensive property defects found during an inspection

The wall paint is falling off, the faulty wiring system, or even the old-styled furniture of the house!
While searching for a property, you would never come down to a thought out into the drainage system, roofs, attic, insulation systems, and other crucial yet hidden property factors. And that's where the actual panic begins. The real problem lies in what is hidden from the naked eye. 

When we talk about property inspections, GTA Inspectors try to bring up all the unseen muddles so that you can go ahead with a fair property deal. Property defects can be as minor as a mere nut change to the extent of changing the entire flooring or roofing system of the property. Property inspectors might sound like professional conveyors of bad news. Still, our aid can help you lay aside a wasteful investment as we bring into light the hotspots of a property while conducting the inspection. 

In the past, we have looked upon many common problems in a property that can arise from bad indoor air quality, moisture-prone walls or filthy surroundings. Today, our focus line in this blog is different as we attempt to pen down a few common yet expensive defects and repairs that have existed over time during our property inspection journey. 

So, without further ado, let us look at the significant concerns that may eat up big chunks of your account. 

1.The Deck:
When your bungalow adorns an unroofed porch, you are not only getting a place to chill and relax, but you also get a space to care for. When going around the stage of perishing, a deck can put you in a costly fix. Generally, a deck lifespan lasts up to 12-15 years. So, next time you are at a property hunt, make sure you alert yourself to the health and condition of the deck area. 

2.Foundation Repairs:
If any structure's foundation weakens, the property's balance and firmness come into questionable terms. Any repairs or modifications in the property's foundation base can lead to heavy expenses. The gravity of foundation repairs can be devastating as it can hamper the structure and add to the property purchase cost. 
So, make sure you have all your bases clear!

3.Roof Replacement:
A property's roofing system adds to the structure's integrity. Strong roofs can withstand solid interiors and ceiling accessories and helps in maintaining the air system of the property. A roof repair or replacement involves high-cost materials and a tedious repair process. During residential or commercial property inspections, a damaged roof is the most common defect spotted by investigators, often leading to heavy expenses.

4.Septic System Repairs:
When we say septic system, we generally mean the agrarian way of disposing of human waste constructed for long-term use. A regular septic system's lifespan is around 30 to 50 years. While making a house deal, a septic system investigation is crucial to the deal-making or breaking. Owing to the high repair and maintenance costs involved in septic repairs, the repairs involved often put buyers in the dilemma of moving ahead or not.

5.Chimney Faults:
Chimney repairs can be as simple as a mere cap change to as complicated as a total wear and tear of the entire chimney structure. It takes a professional expert to look through the chimney duct and look for the ins and outs of the chimney. While moving ahead for a property with a chimney, ensure you get your chimney examined, as it can lead to heavy maintenance costs in the future.

6.Driveways:
An uneven and haphazard walkway and driveway in the property premises can cause water seepage, unwanted soil erosion and other unlikely conditions. This is often found to be one of the most costly repairs that a homeowner might have to undergo shortly.  

It is commonly seen that such kinds of costly repairs are generally the ones that include major material defects or safety issues. But luckily, it is rare to spot such significant flaws. There are those minor defects that come up during the property snagging in Dubai. But suppose such significant defects are discovered in the property. In that case, the insights from a property examination by a professional team of property inspectors can help you spot the difference between an intelligent property purchase and a whole load of repair bills.
Therefore, choose a property inspection team wisely!