Preparing Your Basement or Crawlspace for Home Sale
Home buyers are very careful when purchasing a home, making sure to check every single point about the home from the location, history, taxes, amenities, and more. This is especially true now more than ever. One thing that home buyers specifically look for is the strength of the house, of course. This means that problems in the crawlspace, basement, and attic can quickly derail the sale of your home. Before this can happen, contact a crawlspace, basement, and attic professional to inspect these areas and correct any issues before the actual home inspection.
A house inspection can be a touchy subject. When attempting to sell a home, homeowners are sometimes required to conduct a home inspection. Alternatively, you may find yourself on the other side of the fence and eager to purchase a home. Even in this scenario, you’ll want to do a comprehensive home inspection before making a decision.
A trained house inspector is supposed to conduct the inspection. Any potential faults in the residence will be discovered by the inspector. If you’re a homeowner, he’ll make it easier for you to do the necessary repairs, or if you’re thinking about buying the house, he’ll ask the owner to make the repairs for you.
Areas of the Home the Inspection Should Cover:
- Foundations
- Heating and Cooling System
- Crawlspace
- Basement
- Attic
- Electrical system
- Plumbing System
- Roofing
- Insulation
- Ventilation
In addition to these checkpoints, all inspectors should keep an eye out for pest activity, asbestos, and mold and mildew growth. All of these are hazardous as well as signs of a larger problem at play.
What Happens if They Find Issues During the Inspection
A home will rarely, if ever, receive a 100 percent clean bill of health. Inspectors are compensated for their diligence. Almost always, they can uncover a few things that require attention. Some of the most common issues are found in the crawlspace or quantity and condition of insulation.
Because a crawl space is so important to a home’s air quality and health, it’s a good idea to make sure it’s clean and safe before the inspection. There are various things to consider when inspecting your crawl space; here are a few:
- Remove all debris, rotted wood, and pest activity from the crawlspace.
- Make sure structural beams have not been damaged by water and severe moisture conditions.
- Install a new and/or remove an existing vapor barrier.
- Check for mold and mildew growth and remove any signs of growth.
- Seal air penetration points and holes.
- Check for the proper levels and condition of insulation.
- If needed, repair or replace air ducting.
Services for Home Buyers & Sellers by Jersey Shore Crawlspace
For more than 20 years, Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement has been protecting families & their homes. Our services are designed to help you through the home buying or selling process. We work with real estate agents, home buyers, and home sellers from the evaluation to the point of install, all the while providing you with documentation to create a seamless home selling process.
Following our evaluation, our team will provide you with:
- A detailed evaluation report of all locations evaluated.
- A full set of photos of all locations evaluated.
- A complete quote consisting of service recommendations.
- A prioritized quote consisting of all items advised based on individual circumstances.
- A summary of findings or recommendations is available upon request if needed for other realtors or attorneys.
This information will help ease the home sale process and get you to the closing table quicker—a lot quicker.