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5 Things to Check Before Getting Your Own House

Getting your new home is one of the prime steps that one important part that everyone wishes to have.

By Nishant KumarPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Getting your new home is one of the prime steps that one important part that everyone wishes to have. But it is very necessary to get some things done before having the final possessions of the house, like getting your home inspected, rechecking the original and legal documents, end of lease cleaning etc and a lot more. Here are small pointers that will help you remember every point necessary.

Home Inspection

Starting with the most important part of finalising is to know whether the house is liveable or not. Getting a home inspection provides you with a deep analysis of your home and its conditions, the pros and the cons, the repairs that need to be mended, the major and minor changes that are required. You can even use the report as a checklist to get the repair work done properly and so it becomes all the more feasible and makes your work much easier. A Home Inspector in Cobb County could make your task a lot easier.

The paperwork

One of the most important steps would be to check and recheck your documentation to clear out any sort of miscommunication or even a chance at fraudulence. The documents should be original and relevant with all the proper clauses as discussed.

Cleaning

When you move into a house, it becomes necessary to have a deep clean before moving in, because once you move in, it will be very hard to get rid of the particles from different nooks and corners. Apart from the rooms, make sure you get the drainage systems cleaned because if not, they could be a handful.

Waterlogging is one of the very common problems in homes. Check all the drains in areas like the bathroom, kitchen, balcony and utility area by pouring water into the bathroom, kitchen floor or terrace. The slope of the floor should allow the water to flow freely towards the drain. Having your house cleaned isn't just about cleaning but being healthy. A clean home is a healthy home.

Painting

Make sure to give the house a good makeover. A fresh paint on the walls and the ceilings of the home, with colour schemes and combinations, giving a new tinge to accent, will make your room look all the better. Apart from the walls, get all the windows, doors and balcony windows worked on, with the right paint, shine and polish, your house would look as good as new. While you are paying attention to the inside, make sure you get your exteriors painted too. The exterior of the house reflects the interior too and even your living and livelihood. A happy home attracts a happy life.

The walls

Imagine moving into your new home, and you hear a loud boom with a huge hole and the remains of what used to be your ceiling onto the floors. Watch for all the walls and ceilings for any kind of deep or hairline cracks, which could be caused due to improper curing or bad workmanship, and other underlying reasons.

The electricals

Make sure that all the wiring of your house is well put up and that all the switches and plugs are in the right and proper state. All the electrical fittings should be of good quality. Ensure that all the sockets, lights, plugs and holders are connected properly to the main supply of the house.

The Plumbing

Leakage is one of the worst things that could happen to you. It should be of your utmost priority to get your pipes fixed and intact with no leakage possible. While you are done with your pipes, get your water connections fixed properly.

The flooring

Most of the time people prefer to laminate the flooring of their rooms. It gives them good polish and shine. If the floor is laminated, be sure to check that there is no warping or bending on the floor, which is caused due to moisture present. The damage to the planks should be replaced.

The keys and Locks

Collect your keys and take the complete set of keys. Collect all the keys for different keys and with that also ensure that all the doors and locks are working.

Conclusion

Having your own home is one of the most amazing feelings in the world, Make sure you get everything done so that your move-in is as easy as possible.

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