The Red Flag Scanner
Use this while touring homes to spot the “Money Pits.”
🏠 Exterior & Lot
Negative Grading Ground slopes TOWARD the foundation (Water risk).
Peeling LP Siding Common in 90s builds. Look for rot/fungus on bottom edges.
Curling Shingles Roof is near end of life ($15k+ expense).
💧 Basement & Foundation
Musty Smell / Mold Immediate red flag. Water intrusion likely.
Horizontal Wall Cracks Sign of hydrostatic pressure. Expensive fix.
Bone Dry Sump Pit Pump might be seized or inactive. Test it.
⚙️ Mechanicals & Electric
Furnace > 20 Years Check the manufacturing date sticker.
Federal Pacific Panel “Stab-Lok” breakers. Fire hazard. Needs replacement.
Galvanized Pipes Silver pipes with rust. Low water pressure risk.
Current Risk Level
0%
Clean Inspection Expected