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Why Your House Needs Check-ups More Than Your Car Does


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Home maintenance inspections are crucial for catching small problems before they become expensive disasters, just like regular car maintenance prevents breakdowns despite houses having far more components than vehicles.

• Regular maintenance inspections recommended every 2-3 years, coinciding with EPA's radon testing recommendations
• New houses aren't immune to problems—our 10-month-old home already needed bathroom fan replacement and furnace repairs
• Women typically have 30% more olfactory nerves, making them better at detecting problems through smell
• One client's mysterious illness was traced to a disconnected sump pump causing hidden mold growth
• Pre-listing inspections save money—replacing GFCIs yourself costs about $20 each versus $120+ when requested during buyer's inspection
• Many homeowners don't know basic maintenance requirements like monthly GFCI testing or water shutoff valve locations
• Maintenance inspections serve educational purposes for first-time homeowners or elderly individuals who need assistance

Call a professional inspection company to perform a maintenance inspection. It provides you with a report and a prioritized list of issues to address, ensuring your home stays in better condition than when you bought it.


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To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com)

NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Advice from experts: Don’t skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TV

OSU student’s mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment’s air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TV

How to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TV


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