Roof, electrical and plumbing seem fine. No signs of water/fire/termite damage. Large stone foundation seems fine. Do not see any mold. Fireplaces have not been filled in and are listed as working. I am no expert tho and am afraid that I might miss something important.
2007-11-11 15:23:44 · 7 answers · asked by ScootRBoy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i specialize in old homes. you pretty much are on the right track. elec,plumbing,roof,and foundation are the most important and the most expensive repairs, as for mold usually dealt with bleach and water.you will love your old home, there is nothing like owning a piece of our ancestors heritage. take pride and try to put your hands on any of the restorations as possible
2007-11-11 15:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by Edward E 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You know the old saying that an attorney who represents himself in a trial has a fool for a client? I don't care if you have been in construction for 50 years you should get a professional home inspector to go over the house with a fine tooth comb. I have bought and sold hundreds of houses and been in construction for over 20 years and I have a home inspector every time!!
I agree with the last part of Edward's comments. That is so true. Just make sure that it's turns out to be something you love not something that is a money pit that you wind up hating because you missed something major!! I've seen it happen many, many times, believe me.
2007-11-11 15:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a reputable firm that has a bond and license to inspect this building, also the electrical and plumbing, make sure they're up to date on all phases of building and have permits.
I would still ask for an escrow account after the signing for a few years.
2007-11-11 20:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I add my vote to getting a professional inspection. One missed repair job will cost more than an inspector. I would also add that be careful of local inspectors. I have seen houses inspected by a friend of the realtor which were full of code violations and repair headaches.
2007-11-11 18:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to consider getting a professional Home Inspector. I know they are not cheap but it may be worth it in the long run. They inspect everything element of the house and give you a report as to what they think needs to be corrected.
2007-11-11 15:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by BigDog507 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to contact Duke University or another reputable paranormal research institution for an inspection too.
2007-11-11 16:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by Dinah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bigdog50 beat me to it. get a engineer or home inspection company to look at it. even if you are in construction it is good to have a clear mind that is trained to look at it!
2007-11-11 15:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by Old Goat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋