10 Most Common Flaws Found During Home Inspections

Most Common Inspection Flaws

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

  1. 54.9% Doors need adjusting/servicing
  2. 54.8% Faucets and shower heads need servicing
  3. 54.5% Exterior caulking/sealant missing
  4. 53.7% Outdoor or light switch problems
  5. 48% No circuit breaker protection (GFCI)
  6. 45.1% Missing or defective smoke alarms
  7. 45% Cosmetic sheetrock cracks or nail pops
  8. 40.5% Fixtures and/or bulb problems
  9. 33.9% Interior caulking, grout and sealer are missing
  10. 33.9% Electrical service panel problems