Examples of Deficiencies
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There are a lot of deficiencies to watch out for during the purchasing of your home. To be honest I can not recall a home I have inspected without deficiencies. An example of deficiencies would range from a house window in a bedroom that won’t rise easily to a plumbing leak under a sink. Myself, the window not rising easily is more important than a little water leak under a sink. But both would be listed on the Camelot Inspection report as a deficiency. One could cause a life to be lost and the other would damage the property. One is relatively inexpensive to repair and the other could cost a little more. Both are important as a deficiency noted in the inspection report but if there is a fire in the part of the house and the only way out for a child is to raise their bedroom window, well you can see why the window is more important. Camelot Home Inspections has the experience, training and knowledge to let you know if deficiencies are basically a deal breaker or easily repaired. For one person the window might not be a problem. Each deficiency is reviewed with the home buyer. The Camelot Home Inspection report can be used as a tool to negotiate repairs to be done as well as negotiating the selling price. A Camelot Home Inspection will also allow more information about your purchase so that you can be better informed for the decision of your potential purchase. If you have any questions please don’t hastate to contact me by phone or email. |
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| Rafters cracked | This neoprene boot is deteriorated due to weathering. This neoprene boot will eventually leak water if not repaired. | |
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| This attic area shows that water has leaked in from the Neoprene boot and is noted in the inspection report. | This roof has two layers of shingles; one is 20 yr. 3 tab and the other is wood shakes. This is not against code in most cities, but is costly in replacement and most roofing companies will not have warranties for a new roof laid over other layers. The wood shakes would be replaced with sheathing if replacement is done properly. | |
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| Hail damage is often found on shingled roofs during inspections. Deficiencies found to the shingled roof caused by Mother Nature are best if found during the option period or there may be delays in your closing due to insurable issues. | The attic crawl space is inspected for deficiencies such as a water leak. | |
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Roof valley with debris will eventually leak if not cleaned out due to the debris causing a damming up effect. |