Home and Family Author: Champia Inspector

Staging your home is one of the most important things you can do to encourage a sale. On the exterior, that means cleaning the siding and painting the trim around windows, raking leaves and trimming grass. This is especially important if the home has been vacant for several years. Inside the home, remove furniture that may make rooms seem smaller and open the blinds to introduce natural light. When a home looks nice, it's more likely to sell.

If you decide to forego a home inspection, just remember that it can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. An inspector will go through your house checking everything from the foundation to the roof deck to make sure that you are making a sound investment. Rotted subflooring may escape your attention when making a cursory inspection of your new home but it would be spotted immediately by a good Atlanta home inspector. A minor issue such as a leaky pipe could easily become a major problem if not corrected immediately. A good inspector would find this problem immediately, recommending a repair that will help you keep your house in good shape.

A vent pipe is usually installed with the installation of each new toilet to prevent foul-smelling sewer gases from creeping into your home. In fact, all new drainage systems need a new vent. Another reason the vent is needed is that a poorly vented drain may interfere with the toilet's flushing mechanism. Sometimes, though, a do-it-yourselfer will think it is unnecessary. But, if you are installing a toilet directly to a drain without the correct venting, Atlanta home inspectors would know that the suction would drain the trap in the toilet and allow foul smells to enter the home. It is never a bad idea to hire an inspector. After all, an inspector will go the extra mile to ensure your family safety and health.

Something that few new homeowners consider when purchasing their first home is the water and air quality. Your new home's water system could contain all manner of dangerous pollutants ranging from volatile organic compounds to lead. If the water is not properly filtered, these substances can make you and your entire family ill with every glass of water. What is worse, air-borne mold or carbon monoxide could be in every breath of air you take. Atlanta home inspectors can do extensive tests to ensure that your family is not being exposed to these substances. Ultimately, a home inspector can give you peace of mind.

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