FHA Inspection Concerns
FHA Inspection Concerns:
Below see a list of possible inspection concerns that can harm an FHA home purchase.
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Exterior step crack. Call a professional to evaluate. (Serious issue) (Possible FHA Concern) |
This wood rot found just below the roof is caused from rain water or ice build up in the winter. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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The brick on the side of this garage has had some serious movement. Their is no repairs that can be done, the brick should be removed and replaced. (Safety Hazard) (Possible FHA Concern) |
This photo indicated where the wood peckers have actually pecked thru the siding and was cutting into an electrical wire. Safety Hazard. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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Every time you walk around the exterior of a home look very close at the foundation. The foundation on this home as shifted approximately 2 inches or more. (Possible FHA Concern) |
The steel lintel that supports this window opening is rusted and should be replaced. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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Exterior step crack. Call a professional to evaluate. (Serious issue) (Possible FHA Concern) |
This wood rot found just below the roof is caused from rain water or ice build up in the winter. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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The brick on the side of this garage has had some serious movement. Their is no repairs that can be done, the brick should be removed and replaced. (Safety Hazard) (Possible FHA Concern) |
This photo indicated where the wood peckers have actually pecked thru the siding and was cutting into an electrical wire. Safety Hazard. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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Every time you walk around the exterior of a home look very close at the foundation. The foundation on this home as shifted approximately 2 inches or more. (Possible FHA Concern) |
The steel lintel that supports this window opening is rusted and should be replaced. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 These deck spindles should be no more than 3.5″ apart and 36″ in height for safety. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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%206.jpg) Missing railings on this front porch and steps. The is common with older homes and is the way the home was originally designed. (Possible FHA Concern) |
%207.jpg) Missing Railings. (Possible FHA Concern) |
 Missing railing for the front porch steps. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 Exterior foundation crack should be checked by a professional. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 These shingles are in terrible condition and should be replaced. When shingles get this bad we recommend never to add another on top of them. Grand Rapids MI(Possible FHA Concern) |
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 We found several missing shingles on this roof, when seeing this check several shingle tabs and see if they are sticking down. These shingles had to e removed and new shingles installed. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 The rolled roofing on the upper half of this page is in very poor condition and will need to be replaced. We find that the rolled roofing life to be approx. 10 – 15 years. (Possible FHA Concern) |
 The rolled rubber roofing is cracking, if you see this we recommend to have roofing expert inspect. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 Chimney bricks Spalling and Loose Mortar Joints. (Possible FHA concern) |
 This is a old electrical Fuse Panel we always recommend that when you see one of these panels you have it upgraded by a licensed contractor. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 Block basement wall with bowing foundation. Have this check by a professional foundation specialist. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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 When you see this much chipping paint with no water stains it generally means that the ceiling was painted without putting primer on first. (Possible FHA Concern) |
 The floor around the front door has evidence of a serious water leak. If carpeting was installed you would never notice this, that is why it is so important to step next to all exterior door to feel for wood rot and always look below every entry for water stains. (Possible FHA Concern) |
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FHA generally requires Kitchens and Bathroom outlets to be GFCI protected. |
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FHA generally requires running water and and operational faucets and toilets in kitchens and bathrooms. |
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Always look very closely at an exterior sliding door. It is very common to find a rotted door frame. 
Missing railings on these deck stairs. (Safety hazard) 
Missing railings. 
Missing railings on this deck and stairs. 
Rotted font porch pillar post, this is a very common area to find wood rot make sure you look at this area close. 
This is a serious exterior foundation crack and should be checked by a professional.
Serious foundation movement on the back side of a garage should be checked by a professional. 
This garage door opener spring is broken, we always recommend to have a professional repairs garage doors. These can be a real safety hazard.
Shingles damaged due to poor attic ventilation, time to have the shingles replaced and have proper ventilation installed in the attic. (Possible FHA Concern).jpg)
Deteriorating shingles due to age. When you see shingles that look like this it is time to replace the shingles. Most states allow of to 2 layers of shingles but we always recommend to remove all the old shingles and have new installed. (Possible FHA Concern
Both these valleys have been heavily tarred this will work as a temporary bandage only. We recommend to have the valleys replaced by a professional roofer. (Possible FHA Concern) 
This is a old gravity air furnace, some of these furnace just don’t want to go bad. The problem with these units they are very inefficient and they are very costly to remove when having a new furnace installed because of all the asbestos found on them.
This asbestos is in very poor condition, it is what you call friable asbestos, this is a SAFETY HAZARD, we recommend to have all this asbestos removed by a professional.
Signs of termites. (Possible FHA Concern)
Wood supporting beam should be standing straight up and down, not twisted in either direction.
In older homes you will some times find homes that have had a past fire, most people would not be comfortable at inspection this so recommend to call a professional inspector or licensed builder to evaluate the structure.
Crack block basement wall foundation. This wall should be checked by a professional Home Inspector.
Step crack in basement foundation wall. Once again these cracks are generally not a structural concern but you if you have any concerns we recommend you call a professional Home Inspector.
Basement stairs missing railings.
Basement has current water leaking. depending on when you look at your new home it can be very difficult for yourself or a professional inspector to always determine if the basement will leak or not.
It is always very important to look into a crawl space even if the homeowner has it blocked off, we recommend to ask them to remove what is blocking the entry so you can properly view inside.
Mold found in a attic. Anytime mold is found. in a attic we recommend you call a professional to have it inspected.
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Water stains on ceilings. (Possible FHA Concern).jpg)
Missing railing, safety hazard.
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