Red Flags First-Time Home Buyers Should Look For - Page 5

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Get in the crawlspace

Okay maybe you don’t want to personally go into the crawlspace, but Head recommends having your inspector go in there and look for standing water. “Full gutters can lead to wood rot,” Head warns. Dry rot is very dangerous as it can lead to structural issues, and in some cases, can even lead to brickwork and timber collapsing.

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