New homes also have flaws.

New homes also have flaws. An inspection is the best way to document the issues and get some cash back at closing.

New homes also have flaws. This home is 2 years old and a faulty window installation on the door led to the floor warping due to water damage. Traces of water lines on the door revealed this defect.

New homes also have flaws. The contractor that built this home cut 2 sets of holes in the siding to vent the dryer and hot ater heater. They tried to cover it by filling the void with spray foam insulation. A drone video helped identify this defect 38' above the ground.

The drone flight revealed holes made by the contractor for the dryer and tankless hot water heater vents.

Fascia missing boards and flashings can lead to bird nesting, insect infestation and moisture damage. The downspout should terminate in the gutter below it. This current condition leads to excessive and premature wear of the roofing shingles.

This home inspection in Seaside Heights found improper drip flashings on the eaves. There was also significant inefficiencies with the attic ventilation. There were no ridge or gable vents to promote airflow.

This home inspection identified many loose and improperly installed siding. A conversation with a neighbor revealed the neighbor had no construction experience and sided the home himself 25 years ago.

Fascia missing boards and flashings can lead to bird nesting, insect infestation and moisture damage.

Flashing detail is in poor condition. This leads to moisture damage and potential mold growth.

This chimney was in need of repointing and a repair of the crown.

A Federal StabLok panel is on a list of electric panels home inspectors and electrical contractors suggest to be replaced.

Cracked roof shingles and shedding granular matter are signs that this roof is at the end of its life expectancy.

This small valley showed significant wear from foot traffic and rain water runoff from the three surrounding roof surfaces.

This home inspection in Hillsdale, NJ showed some repaired nail pops and some that need repair. This nail pop is the likely culprit for recent damage during a recent heavy downpour.

This chimney cap is going to need sealing or replacement soon.

Most mortgage companies will require you to have the property "swept" for the presence of an abandoned oil tank. We use the gold standard in underground metal detection, the Fisher TW-6.

This waste line was leaking and the source was isolated to a 2nd floor bathroom waste line.

This leaking first floor bathroom was contributing to a mold condition of this home in Seaside Heights.

This is another angle of one of 2 leaking bathrooms found to be contributing to a mold condition of this home for sale.

Wood pallets left on the floor of this sandy crawlspace are perpetuating a mold condition at this home.

The evidence of a leaking roof was apparent in this home from the attic.

Mold spores growing on wood doors left as flooring in this attic space were evidence of poor airflow, venting and a leaking roof.