Five Common Problems Sellers Should Know About
Here are five common home defects that typically happen with older homes:
1. Poor drainage
Sellers should check that storm water flows away from the property. They should also find out whether the roof needs new gutters and downpipes.
2. Faulty electrical, plumbing and gas installations
Older homes often need electrical and plumbing upgrades. This includes new wiring, distribution boards, hot water geysers, plumbing pipes and sanitary-ware.
3. Leaking roof
Leaking roofs result from poor flashing, blocked gutters or ageing roof coverings. Depending on the type of damage, repairs can range from minor to extensive.
4. Defective or non-existent insulation
Back in the day, electricity was cheap. Most South African homes were built with no thought of energy efficiency. As a result, many local homes are cold in the winter months. They are far colder than equivalent homes in Europe or North America. This is despite the fact that our climate is much milder.
5. Poor maintenance
Allowing unqualified people to fix your plumbing and electrical problems may cause more harm than good.
