Knowing some of the usual defects inspectors discover during an inspection allows you to be a well informed buyer. Brazos Valley Solutions has compiled a list of the top 10 defects found in most homes. Repairs or replacement could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding possible problems in your home.

Leaking Polybutylene fresh water plumbing pipes visible inside the crawl space

Defective hardboard siding. This is a moisture and installation related defect. Common brands of siding are Georgia Pacific, Louisiana Pacific, and Masonite

Cracked and blistering shingles allowing leaks visible inside the attic

Defective ground fault circuit breaker interrupter outlets in bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and outside

Visible open wire connections in the crawl space and attic

Leaking or loosely mounted toilets

Rotten floor joist and band joist at the front and rear door areas visible inside the crawl space

Cracked or broken concrete block piers inside the crawl space

Wet and damp crawl spaces

Cracks in the furnace heat exchanger allowing carbon monoxide to filter inside the house