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% Outdoor or light switch problems
- 48% No circuit breaker protection (GFCI)
- 45.1% Missing or defective smoke alarms
- 45% Cosmetic 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