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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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Few realize the work performed by your NJ Real Estate Attorney. They are the ones who review the title, survey, contracts, mortgages, legal documents and perhaps most important to many home inspection report. An experienced NJ Real Estate Attorney can provide you with solid advice as to what you can and can not reasonably ask for after he or she reviews your home inspection report. Of course in order for your attorney to do a good job they need a good home inspection report to start out with. It is unfortunate many home inspectors (even those who have been in the field for a while) simply have no idea how vital their job is to their clients economic well being. Many home inspectors are under the mistaken impression they work for real estate agents. New Jersey law and regulation quite clearly indicate Licensed New Jersey Home Inspectors are to work for the home buying client, not the home owner nor the real estate agent. Home inspectors who have been full time in the home inspection business since 1993, who taught NJ home inspection classes and have performed more than 6,000 home inspections are much more likely to be able to write the type home inspection report you will need to obtain concessions from home sellers than those who went to school for a few weeks and spent just one week in the field inspecting homes. Click for more information about Real Estate Law or about Home Inspection Books - A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |

 

File last updated February 07, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.

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