Damaged Floors and Ceilings

Looking closely at a floor can tell a home inspector quite a bit about the state of the house. If the ground has stains or warped floorboards, it could indicate a water problem. If the ground slants considerably, there is also an issue with the home's foundation or support beams. Deteriorating boards or cracked ceramic tiles also can pose a security hazard. Many floors also house heating and cooling vents. an intensive inspector will check to determine that the vents are operational and therefore the duct system is delivering sufficient warm or cool air from the furnace or air-con system.

Inspecting a ceiling can tell a trained inspector lot about what lies above it. Discolorations or loose and sagging plaster is signs of a plumbing or roof leak -- some reasonably water problems. Large cracks could indicate shifting or problems with the muse. within the basement, where the ceiling might not be finished, an inspector can get a glance at the condition of the ground joists.