NJ Home Inspector Describes the Most Overlooked Safety Issues I Find in Garages

Описание: After inspecting homes across New Jersey for more than two decades, I can tell you that garages are one of the most overlooked and problem filled areas in most homes. In this video, I explain what I look for during a garage inspection and the safety issues I find all the time as a NJ home inspector.

Garages are used for storage, tools, and vehicles, but they are also where I often find serious problems that homeowners never notice. Many of these issues can lead to fire, injury, or water damage if ignored.

Here are some of the most common garage conditions I see during a New Jersey home inspection:
• Water stains and moisture intrusion along walls or the floor slab
• Cracked or settled concrete that causes uneven flooring and tripping hazards
• Furnaces or water heaters installed directly on the floor instead of raised 18 inches
• Older oil tanks or fuel lines with no protection from vehicle impact
• Missing or damaged fire-rated doors between the garage and living space
• Garage door openers without working safety sensors
• Springs that are stretched, rusted, or missing safety cables
• Gaps under doors that let in water, pests, or cold air
• Missing drywall or wall openings that break the fire barrier

Each of these conditions is something I document carefully in my inspection reports. I explain what they mean for safety, how they can affect the home over time, and why they matter more than people realize.

The garage might look simple, but it tells a lot about how a home has been maintained. A good garage safety inspection looks at moisture, structure, electrical, and fire separation just like any other part of the home.

If you own a home in New Jersey or are buying one, this video will help you understand what to look for in a garage and why it deserves more attention than it usually gets.
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