During the home inspection all interior and exterior walls will be inspected for the following:

Interior Walls

-The inspector looks cracks or wrinkles in the sheetrock that may be indications of foundation or structural problems.

-Water damaged wall components especially around windows, doors and at the floor level which will be checked with a moisture meter to determine if the leak is active.

-Insect infestation, evidence of insect infestation or conditions conductive to insect infestation.

Exterior Walls

-Cracks in the brick veneer or stucco that may be indications of foundation or structural problems.

-Missing or loose bricks, properly sealed expansion joints in the exterior brick, excessive gaps in the mortar.

-Obstructed weep holes in the exterior brick

-Buckling of the exterior siding.

-Water damage to any exterior siding or trim.

-Insure the exterior of the home is properly sealed against possible water penetration.

-Evidence of obvious lead paint, paint that is peeling and exposing raw wood to the elements.