Last Updated on October 27, 2021 by Eric

A home inspection is a crucial part of the home buying process. You want to make sure the house you are buying is not full of problems. After all, you bought a home on the lake so you could get out and enjoy, not spend your free time making home repairs!

Different climates cause different issues with homes. If you are new to the area, you should pay extra close attention to several things when having your home inspection.

1. What Does a Home Inspection Include?

The purpose of a home inspection is to uncover unknown issues with the home’s systems. This includes your kitchen appliances, heating, and cooling systems, and electrical systems. You can expect to spend somewhere around $300-$500 for the inspection, depending on the size of the home.

2. What Don’t You Check?

Going into the inspection with a clear understanding of what the inspector can and can’t do will ensure that you walk away happy.

Concerns Specific To Lakefront Homes

When you’re looking at Lake Keowee homes for sale, you will want to make sure your inspector spends some extra time and attention to a couple of areas.

Let’s take a look at them:

3. Is The Home On Sewer Or Septic?

If you are new to the Lake Keowee area and are moving from a larger city, you may be surprised to learn that many properties are not on a public sewer. Instead, they are on a septic system. Septic systems can be rather costly to repair and maintain, so you want to ensure your home inspector is thorough in inspecting this system.

A picture of Lake Keowee: 5 Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector

4. What Condition Are The Decks and Docks In?

One of the most wanted features of Lake Keowee real estate is a deck or a dock. If you find a home with either, you want to make sure to have it inspected to verify it is in good condition. You also want to make sure they are permitted since permitting violations can cost you a lot of money and may even result in having to remove the doc. Maintainance is also expensive, so you want to make sure that they are in good condition.

5. Do You See A Mold Problem?

That fresh lake air can cause big problems in your home. If the property has excess moisture and no air circulation, the moisture cannot dry out. This usually occurs in lakefront homes that have not seen use for a while; high moisture, warm, dark conditions, combined with wood, paper, and fabric are perfect for mold spores to incubate and grow. Some of the risks of mold in a home include headaches, runny noses, nausea, sinus problems, skin rashes, and coughs. Mold and mildew are harmful to your health and incredibly expensive to remediate. So, make sure to address your concerns with the home inspector, especially if the home has been vacant for some time.

Bottom Line

You want to make sure your home inspector is familiar with the issues that can come from living near the water. You also want a real estate agent who is familiar with the area as well.

Bob Hill Realty agents are local area experts and can guide you through the home buying process with ease. Please give us a call for more info, or to schedule an appointment when you’re ready to begin looking for homes for sale.

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