Addressing small concerns around the house as soon as you notice them will help you save money and prevent bigger issues down the line. Some serious home issues are easy to notice while others are less obvious. Pay attention to these seemingly minor signs and conditions in your home, because they may be more pressing than they seem.
Structural Problems are Serious Home Issues
Some structural problems are easy to notice, and others are not. For example, you may not be able to detect a roof leak until it rains. Structural issues could be a result of wear and tear, pest damage, or poor workmanship. Uneven floors, leaking roofs, or sticking doors all point to structural issues that must be addressed.
Slow Drainage
Slow drainage might happen now and then in your home. There is no cause for alarm if a single shower drain or sink drain is occasionally slow because it is probably just a clog that you can fix with a plumber’s snake. However, if every drain in the house is slow, you may be facing a plumbing emergency. Slow drains throughout the house could mean that the main sewer line is clogged. It is best to contact a professional plumber as soon as you notice this before it turns into a bigger problem.
Flickering Lights May Be a Sign of Serious Home Issues
Flickering lights can be a simple fix or a more serious problem. If there is just one bulb flickering, tighten the bulb or replace it with a new one to troubleshoot the issue. Should the flickering continue, it could be an issue with the light fixture itself. If there is more than one bulb in the house flickering, get in touch with an electrician. The problem could be loose connections or an overloaded circuit. Either way, this is a job for a professional electrician.
Peeling Paint
If you notice that your interior paint is peeling, cracking, or blistering, this is likely the sign of a moisture problem. The water could be coming down through the roof, through a leaky window, or from a plumbing leak behind the wall. No matter the cause, if it is ignored it will cause mold and damage the structure of your home.
It is important to keep an eye out for these small signs that point to big problems in a house. While you may think it is a hassle to address them now, the problems will become much worse if ignored.
Secure Home Inspection Services offers home inspections to Western New York state. Contact us to request an appointment.