Typical Interior Deficiencies

Water stains on ceilings and walls, as well as cracks in drywall or plaster may indicate roof or structural issues. Floors are normally inspected for damage and slope, and windows are inspected for failed seals. Stairs are checked to ensure that they have proper railings.

A dead mouse in the ceiling indicates there could be a rodent problem.

This door jamb is rotted on the inside because of a poorly fitted door.

This front door jamb was split, apparently this happened during a break-in.

The open guard rail in this Blenheim house is a safety issue, especially for children.

The window seals have failed in this skylight. This could be expensive to replace.

This house in Chatham had rotted floors because of a damp crawl space.

Here you can see a water-damaged ceiling near a chimney – most likely due to a flashing issue.

The seal on this window has failed and the panes or the entire window should be replaced.

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