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10 Most Common Flaws Found During Home Inspection

Text Version: In a study of more than 50,000 residences, here are the top 10 defects found during home inspections. 54.9% Doors need adjusting/servicing 54.8% Faucets and shower heads need servicing 54.5% Exterior caulking/sealant missing 53.7% Outlet or light switch problems 48% No circuit breaker (GFCI) protection 45.1% Missing or defective smoke alarms 45% Cosmetic...

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In a study of more than 50,000 residences, here are the top 10 defects found during home inspections.

54.9% Doors need adjusting/servicing

54.8% Faucets and shower heads need servicing

54.5% Exterior caulking/sealant missing

53.7% Outlet or light switch problems

48% No circuit breaker (GFCI) protection

45.1% Missing or defective smoke alarms

45% Cosmetic or sheetrock cracks or nail pops

40.5% Fixtures and/or bulb problems

33.9% Interior caulking, grout and sealer are missing

33.9% Electrical service panel problems

Source: Study of 50,000 home inspections by RepairPricer.com

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