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Ventilation in crawl spaces is often not in order

When purchasing a new home, overlooking the crawl space can lead to unexpected and costly problems like dry rot and mold, which often go unnoticed during typical viewings. Ensuring a thorough building inspection, including the crawl space, can save you from future headaches and financial burdens, making it a critical step before finalizing your home purchase.

Oddly enough, viewings often focus solely on the house itself. Few people even ask to see the crawl space. Yet, the crawl cellar or crawl space is an important part of the house, and if it's not properly maintained, it can cause significant problems. For example, dry rot can develop in a damp crawl space, which can damage the floor joists.

Therefore, always have a building inspection carried out before signing the final purchase contract. We inspect the property for hundreds of elements and provide you with expert and honest advice.

Inspection prevents problems

Requesting a structural inspection often prevents many problems. This allows you to hold the current owner liable in many cases, otherwise, the problem might become yours. You can also demand that the owner take measures, at their own expense, to properly ventilate the crawl space. Inquire about the options for a structural inspection of your home .

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