Home Inspection
The two times I went through the home buying process in Texas, the "Home Inspection" was called "An Appraisal" and I *just* wrote the check and awaited the report. Never once talked to the appraiser. Yesterday's home inspection was one of the more social events I've experienced in a while. I much prefer socializing over a project. To my pragmatic nature, getting back to the task at hand fills the conversation gaps much more sensibly than small talk.
The house was built c.1947. I wasn't expecting perfection. Termites and the need for a City electrical inspection are the most serious problem we spotted in the house so far. The water needs to be turned on at the house to do the plumbing inspection. Still sorting. . . And the wait continues. . . Gnarl, gnarl, gnash, gnash.
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old termite damage or current infestation, makes a difference, either way effects the purchase price the seller has to eat. the electrician should be able to tell you if there is knob and tube wires which would have to be replaced, major project. Get those frogs jumping and crooking.
my prayers are strong with you
Arghh nothing worse for old plumbing than no water that lets it dry out and reveals weak spots where a leak will begin.
find out about the septic system....my house was built in 1950...my septic system collapsed to the tune of over 5000.00...Definitely Find Out How Long the water has been turned off...have the Water Tested Too...especially if where you are 'freezing temps' in the winter...rust build up "inside the pipes" that might not show on the outside....