Posted Under: Quality of Life in Orlando, Home Buying in Orlando, How To... in Orlando | April 2, 2011 11:51 AM |
1) The structure. From a reasonably distant vantage point, look at the house. Do the walls appear to be plumb and flat? From inside, are any walls bowed or not square at corners? When you jump in the middle of the living room floor, does it flex or feel solid?
2) Water control. Does the ground slope away from the base of the house? Will gutters, downspouts, and drainage pipes carry excess water away from the house...or into the basement? Is there any evidence of water damage?
3) The roof. Is the roof new and in good shape? Does it look neat and properly applied?
4) Details. Do you see distinct signs of quality workmanship in the finishing details, such as moldings, tile work, hardware, and paint?
5) Kitchen & bath fixtures. Are sinks, toilets, and tubs quality fixtures? Do they work properly? Is the water pressure good when you turn on the faucets and flush the toilet?
6) Electrical system. Are the number and locations of receptacles adequate to the needs of the house? Is the main circuit breaker marked at least "100 amps?"
Brian Teach
1) The structure. From a reasonably distant vantage point, look at the house. Do the walls appear to be plumb and flat? From inside, are any walls bowed or not square at corners? When you jump in the middle of the living room floor, does it flex or feel solid?
2) Water control. Does the ground slope away from the base of the house? Will gutters, downspouts, and drainage pipes carry excess water away from the house...or into the basement? Is there any evidence of water damage?
3) The roof. Is the roof new and in good shape? Does it look neat and properly applied?
4) Details. Do you see distinct signs of quality workmanship in the finishing details, such as moldings, tile work, hardware, and paint?
5) Kitchen & bath fixtures. Are sinks, toilets, and tubs quality fixtures? Do they work properly? Is the water pressure good when you turn on the faucets and flush the toilet?
6) Electrical system. Are the number and locations of receptacles adequate to the needs of the house? Is the main circuit breaker marked at least "100 amps?"
Brian Teach
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