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Home Buyer Tips
Check the following items in your new home to avoid unexpected costs.
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| Potential Problem |
Estimated Contractor
Repair Cost |
Do It Yourself
Materials Cost |
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| Leakage in basement walls |
$500 to $20,000 |
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Furnace
(cracked heat exchanger) |
$1,500 to $3,000 |
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| Leaking Plumbing |
$150 to $2,500 |
$25 & Up |
| Improper Attic Insulation |
$300 to $1,200 |
$350 & Up |
| Roof with less than 5 year life expectancy |
$3,000 to $9,000 |
$1500 & Up |
| Electrical Service Panel |
$750 to $1,200 |
$125 & Up |
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