If you’re looking to purchase a home, it’s important to understand the different types of inspections that are available to you. Each inspection provides unique insights into the condition of the home and can ultimately affect your decision to buy. Here’s some information about the three main types of home inspections. Wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspection A WDO inspection specifically looks for pests that can damage wood like termites, carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles. Damage from these organisms can be extensive and costly to repair, so lenders often require a WDO inspection before they’ll provide financing for a home purchase. A pest inspector will look at both the interior and exterior of the home to identify signs of wood-destroying organisms. Pest inspection This inspection goes beyond wood-destroying organisms and includes a search for rodents, bats, and a wide variety of insects. These pests can pose health risks and may indicate other underlying issues with the property, such as breaches in the building envelope. A pest inspector will examine the home for signs of infestation like droppings, nesting materials and damage to structures or finishes. General home inspection This is a comprehensive examination of the physical structure and systems of a home. A general home inspection can uncover issues that may not be immediately apparent, such as electrical problems or plumbing issues. An inspector will check the condition of the roof; walls; ceilings; floors; windows; doors; and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to make sure everything is in working order.

The 3 Types of Pre-Purchase Home Inspections

Learn about the three essential types of pre-purchase home inspections and ensure a sound investment in your future home.

The 3 Types of Pre-Purchase Home Inspections by Sarah Miller

By Sarah Miller President of Armed Force Pest Control, Inc.&nbsp; Diamond Certified Expert Contributor

Video: Cabinet Door Panels: Wood vs. MDF


so doors are constructed at five parts
you have your side rails your top and
bottom rail and your Center panel now
with the painted finish for your Center
panel you have the option of doing a
real wood panel with Reverse Raised or
you could do it in MDF the pros and cons
of that is MDF will give you a nice flat
surface that you can paint over but you
won't be able to sand through that
because MDF will will turn into fur when
you sand it whereas with a wooden Center
panel you could resand it in the future
so if you decide that you're comfortable
with your selection and you want a nice
flat door then the MDF Center panel will
work for you but if in the future you
think you may want to resand your doors
down and repaint them to a different
color then you definitely want to go
with the solid wood Center
panel

Video: How to Prevent Carpenter Ants


carpenter ants are known for their
ability to excavate tunnels in trees
when building their
galleries carpenter ants typically start
with a parent colony and a dead or weak
tree they then build satellite colonies
in the walls of the surrounding
structures this is when it becomes a
huge problem because now they have
entered your home and they cause damage
just like termites do even though they
don't eat the wood they still chew
through it to make their nests by by
being proactive and treating Trees close
to the structure annually you will
prevent problems from occurring and
structural damage from happening or
people being injured by Falling limbs or
a falling

tree

Video: Kitchen Knobs and Handles


When selecting knobs and handles for
your kitchen it's important to observe a
few different things first with your
drawers you're going to want to use a
handle because it takes a good amount of
pressure to actually pull your door open
so I recommend not doing a handle
smaller than 3 and 3/4 or 96 mm
depending on the the vendor that you're
purchasing from and then if your kitchen
has has a variety of different sizes of
drawers some clients will pick a larger
handle for the larger drawers most
companies offer different sizes of
handles and 2-in increments if you're
interested in knobs knobs are typically
placed on doors because doors don't
require as much force to pull them open
and then depending on what finish you
like most handles and knobs are
available in satin
nickel Chrome
black or oil rub
bronze

Video: The 3 Types of Pre-Purchase Home Inspections


it is critical when purchasing a home to
know the different types of inspections
that are available and what they
Encompass one is a wood destroying pest
inspection commonly called a wdo
inspection which looks for wood
destroying organisms only the second is
a pest inspection which will include
rodents bats insects or other pests the
third is a general home inspection which
focuses on the physical attributes of
the house and its components each of
these inspections provide different
valuable information lenders only
require a wood destroying organism
inspection for the sale or purchase of a
home but getting a pest inspection and a
general home inspection is advised
because of the valuable information that
they'll

provide

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