It’s actually impossible for a home to fail a home inspection.
Yes, you read that correctly.
A home inspection is – much like an annual physical with your doctor – an examination of a house.
So there is no pass/fail per se.
The main purpose is to spell out the overall health of the home and identify what repairs are needed.
Based on our years of inspecting in and around Osceola County, we’ve come with a list of those fixes that should be addressed immediately as well as other repairs that shouldn’t deter you from buying or selling a home.
We’ve put together a range of costs for each. These costs are only estimates and you should get bids from several licensed contractors before you begin any work.
Issues to address immediately include problems identified in areas like your roof, ceilings and foundation. Addressing them now avoids problems and dangers in the future.
Repair the roof: $730 to $1,100; roofing problems include leaks, pest infestations and missing shingles; if the roof is nearing the end of its life, then buyer or seller should plan on investing in a new one.
Replace the water heater: $870 to $1,100; water heaters in service 10 years or more cost more to operate and could experience plumbing and heating problems.
Repair a foundation: $3,580 to $5,400; the safety of your home depends, literally, on its foundation so be sure it doesn’t need piering or slabjacking to get it upright again, as these will cost more than fixing cracks.
Repairs to do over time include smaller problems – the air conditioning not working correctly, leaks in windows or doors and cracks in the flooring – will be identified because home-inspection reports are so extensive. Certainly they’ll need to be addressed at some point but dangerous or potentially so.
Repair an air conditioning system: $350 to $510; strange noises and less cool air than usual might be easy repairs, but inefficient duct systems or problems with the unit itself that may force replacement.
Repair one or more windows: $310 to $450; window cracks, leaks and loose panes are easy fixes, but faulty windows eventually need to be replaced; you home inspector will tell you how bad the issue is in their report.
Repair a door: $240 to $350; a few quick stops at the hardware store are easy fixes for a bad door knob, lock or leaks but it fits improperly or has extensive cracks, it might need to be replaced.
Clean ducts and vents: $320 to $430; dirty ducts and vents can decrease the amount of air circulating in your home; making it tough to room temperatures.
To be sure, a home inspection will not reveal the actual value of a home (you need to hire an appraiser for valuation) or its compliance to standard building codes (that’s the role of a building inspector). But it does give you a clear picture of the relative wellbeing of the home.
We’re committed to delivering thorough and honest reports on your property’s health. We’re BUY YOUR SIDE, serving all of Osceola County: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Poinciana and surrounding areas. Call: 407.780.0911
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