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Donn Anderson has been a Home Inspector and President of Anderson Inspection Service, Inc., a Multi-Home Inspector Corporation, since January 1995.  Donn has personally inspected over 7,000 homes in Southeast Wisconsin, and has been an active member of the American Society of Home Inspectors - Great Lakes Chapter since 1996.  In addition, Donn has also been the Education Chair for the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors in Milwaukee since 1996.  He received his real estate license in the mid-1980s and is an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Realtors Association - Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors.  Donn  was also the co-author of the jurisprudence exam for licensing Wisconsin Home Inspectors, he is a Wisconsin State Certified UDC Building Inspector, and a FHA Inspector in Wisconsin.

 

1. Check landscaping: Is the earth flat around the house? Is the concrete flat or pitched towards the house? Bring a water bottle, pour a small amount and watch the direction of flow. Are there trees close to the house that may affect drain tiles or wall integrity? Is the driveway close to the house or pitched towards the house?

2. Check roof (bring binoculars): Look for rust in valleys. Look for granular loss, cupping and curling on shingles. Look for missing mortar and caulk on chimney. Look for vents.

3. Check plumbing pressure on highest-level bathroom: Run cold water in the sink, flush the toilet and run cold water in the tub. Are the water pipes in the basement gray (galvanized) or copper? Look under sinks for signs of leaking. Gently put calf pressure against the toilet to check for movement.

4. Check electrical panel: Does the panel have 60 amp fuses or 100 amp breakers (typical)? Is romex (white plastic) wiring hanging loose from bottom of joist or run through?

5. Check furnace: Does the furnace vent with white plastic (pvc) or metal? Is the filter clean?

6. Check basement: Do basement walls have horizontal cracks more than 1/8" thick? (bring line with 1" washers) Are there signs of moisture in the corners? Is the paint peeling from the lower course of block on the walls? Are there signs of moisture or rot at the base of wood walls? Are the basement walls and/or floor freshly painted?


 
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