Eliminate Red Flag Issues Before Marketing Begins
A Dryer Vent blocked by a screen will trap lint, creating a Fire Safety Issue!
The information posted this month is focused upon Safety Issues. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that clogged Dryer Vents are a significant cause of house fires in the U.S., with an estimated 15,000 fires annually. These fires are often the result of lint buildup restricting airflow and causing overheating. And because many times the dryer exhaust is located on the roof of the house, it is less likely to be checked by the owner. Placing a screen over the exhaust makes the situation worse by trapping lint in the vent and increasing the likelihood of a fire. This is also a simple problem that can be corrected by anyone, but it is important to be aware of the risk.
Walsh Building Company is Now Offering Red Flag Inspections & Repair Options to Sellers at a Greatly Reduced Cost!
The components of a house that work together to ensure its functionality, comfort, and safety are commonly referred to as the house’s Essential Systems. These components include Foundation, Roof, Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and overall Structural Integrity. Deficiencies found in these components are referred to by Inspectors as Red Flags. A complete home inspection requires Inspectors to provide a written opinion of the condition of Grading, Interior and Exterior Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Cabinets, Doors, Windows, Electrical Fixtures, Plumbing Fixtures, and Appliances; components that are seen, operated, and easily evaluated daily by the homeowner.
This limited Inspection excludes those easily evaluated items, allowing us to lower the cost, and instead focus upon evaluation of the property’s major operating systems, also known as it’s Essential Systems. As a general contractor, I’ve built and sold many homes, and I understand that when Buyers find their Dream Home, they don’t want to worry about defects and costly repairs; these Red Flag issues can be deal killers.
Walsh Building Company is now offering Red Flag Inspection options to Sellers wanting to improve the appearance and performance of their properties before marketing commences, we feel it has the potential to retain Buyer interest, expedite closing, and produce better overall sales results. We are also working to assemble a team of skilled craftsmen capable of correcting these Deficiencies. If you are an experienced and reliable craftsman interested in working with a local contractor with a reputation for producing quality results, we would like to hear from you as well. To request additional information about what is included in our Red Flag Inspections, please visit the Contact Page of this website.
As always, Walsh Inspection Services will continue to provide pre-purchase Inspections for Buyers, please contact us with any questions you might have.
Previously Posted Red Flag Issues
A high voltage water heater contacting a soaking tub is a BIG Red Flag!
