Vintage Home Inspector | Vintage Home Inspection NJ

Vintage homes or old homes (75+ years) often have considerable charm and character to the naked eye. High ceilings, plaster walls, solid plank floors, oversized wood moldings, and beautiful craftsmanship are all very appealing. Older homes or buildings can also possess major issues that can only be identified with a detailed home inspection by a qualified, experienced vintage property inspector/vintage home inspector. Jersey Strong Home Inspection, NJ’s top Vintage Home Inspector, has performed inspections on a variety of old-style homes, which include but are not limited to: Victorian, Tudor Revival, Dutch Colonial, American Colonial, Saltbox, Queen Anne, Mansard, and Bungalows.

Old Home Inspector | Old Home Inspection NJ

As an Old Home or Vintage Home Inspector, we take our time and pay special attention to the problems specific to older homes. While they do not encompass all areas that Jersey Strong Home Inspection evaluates, several areas of concern in older vintage homes are as follows:

• Structural defects that can occur due to age, water or moisture entry, insect damage, improper repairs, older unstable supports, and shifting foundations, whether from old brick or fieldstone walls.
• Old, outdated, and often unsafe electrical systems may be present. Some examples may include knob and tube wiring, aluminum wiring, cloth-insulated wiring, frayed or damaged service entry, 2-prong ungrounded outlets, fuses, and undersized electrical panels.
• Heating systems can be an issue with older homes. Boilers and furnaces can be either oil or natural gas. Common issues include old, buried oil tanks that can leak, rusty or leaking radiators, inefficient boilers or furnaces, asbestos insulation on hot water pipes, and improper or unsafe venting.
• Household plumbing in vintage homes may have multiple areas of concern. These include, but are not limited to, cracks in old cast iron drain lines, lead pipe supply lines, galvanized water lines that clog, leaking or damaged faucets, sinks, and toilets.

Choose An Experienced NJ Vintage Home Or Property Inspector

Consider using an experienced licensed home inspector, such as Jersey Strong Home Inspection, for your vintage home or building evaluation. We have evaluated and inspected older homes and buildings, including some dating back to the 1700s. And, in general, we have inspected thousands of homes and commercial properties throughout New Jersey. While we are based in Monmouth County, NJ, we are also proud to serve the home and property owners of Somerset County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Union County, NJ, Essex County, NJ, and Morris County, NJ.