Single Item Inspections

One item that we find on older homes and some new homes is deck construction. Currently, there are not any mandatory standards that are consistently and uniformly enforced in the state of Georgia. We believe that one day there will be a firm and consistent position taken on the construction of decks, but until that position is taken, a well trained certified inspector will be invaluable to any potential homebuyer or homeowner purchasing a home with a deck attached. At some point construction standards for decks need to be clearly established and uniformly enforced.

There are many other single items that surface during the life of a structure or home. Some examples of single items that may need to be addressed are:

Structural deficiencies:

• Sagging roofs
• Sagging floors
• Doors will not close properly
• Windows will not open and close properly
• Sheetrock cracking around columns or arched doorways
• Excessive settlement
• Deck construction
• Leaks in basements
• Excessive cracks in driveways or walkways
• Sagging ceilings

Improperly installed materials:

• Interior wall coverings
• Exterior wall coverings
• Mechanical equipment
• Roof coverings
• Required systems
• Plumbing
• Electrical

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