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 New Jersey
home inspection NJ home
inspectors perform
Certified New Jersey home
inspections in NJ.
1900 TO 1929:
Modern codes do not apply to this era of
construction. Expect foundation settlement,
sagging rafters and other problems with the
typical light construction of this era.
Foundation bolts were seldom used. Reinforcing
bars were seldom used. Electrical systems
utilized screw in type fuses so
"over-fused" conditions are common.
Many buildings will not have 220 volt electrical
systems. Lath-and-plaster was used extensively
on interior walls and cracks and loose plaster
are so common that the inspector will normally
not mention moderate problems with the plaster.
Door jambs "out-of-square" with
dragging doors are common. Roof rafter sag is
common--mostly due to the weight of several
layers of roofing, but also because rafter
spacing was excessive and rafter dimension often
was undersized. Water flow in the water lines
will usually be slow, due to heavy mineral
buildup in the lines, if the system has not been
upgraded. Fireplaces and chimneys are getting
old and deteriorating. Liners may not be
installed in chimneys. The inspector can not
determine if the bricks or mortar are in
sufficient condition to accept upgrades such as
new liners and the like. Lead paint may be
present in this era of construction. Be aware
that you are buying an older building and that
problems may surface routinely and regularly.
The inspector will try to reveal as many
potential problems as possible but in older
construction we find it over impossible to
reveal all the problems which may be present. Do
not let any of the information within this
report discourage you if you desire the charm of
an older house. Most older houses we inspect are
quite sound and have been upgraded extensively
over the years. The inspector will not be able
to find all code violations and other
deficiencies in and around a property,
especially in construction eras of the past.
This inspection is not intended to expose code
violations. The inspector will, however, try to
reveal the most obvious problems and builder
oversights. Contact the inspector for additional
information regarding this inspection limitation
if necessary.
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