Cooler weather is here and winter is just around the corner. So, you may think home buying and property inspection season is coming to a close. Not so! The winter is actually a great time of year for a home and property inspection. And, as experts in property inspection for Lakeville and the surrounding areas, we are here to tell you why!
While many choose to buy a home in the spring and summer, there are a variety of great perks to buying and inspecting a home in winter. For one, problems that may only arise in colder weather will be more apparent. One example is it is easier to detect drafts and insulation failures when it’s cold outside. During the summer months, attics can reach temps of 120+ making it difficult to detect areas of concern. In the winter, however, it can be much more obvious where there are cold spots or drafts.
Another problem that may only show itself in the winter is roof damage from ice dams. An inspection of the roof for patches of unevenly melted snow can help identify problems with attic insulation. When your property inspection expert from AmeriSpec comes out, they will look for ice building up on the eaves and extending up under the roof shingles. If ice is building up, the culprit could be poor ventilation in the attic. The quickest and easiest repair is to add roof vents, but if this isn’t taken care of soon the resulting repairs could be costly.
Downspouts and gutters also need to be inspected to make sure that where they are draining is not a safety hazard if the water gets frozen. And, with winter’s fresh snow pack on the roof, it can present a great opportunity for our inspectors to check the integrity of the framing and how things are holding up under that extra weight etc.
Not buying or selling this winter? Annual property inspection can keep your property in great shape, possibly eliminating expensive repairs down the road. That way, if you ever want to sell your home, you are already aware of any potential problems, so there will not be any surprises.
Do you need a property inspection in Lakeville or the surrounding areas? Call AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service at 952-854-5110, or you can Contact Us.
