We had our home inpsection done yesterday. The highlights:

House was built in 1953...

Roof is in excellant condition. Zero signs of any leaks whatsoever...it was built with 2x6's and optimal spacing for additional strength. Should have an estimated 15+ expected life remaining on it at the minimum.

Attic is loaded up with good insulation.

Central Air unit was installed in 1991...everything works well...

Furnace was replaced in 2001!

Water heater (electric) has no date...estimated install somewhere around late 80's early 90's...

Water softener (electric) estimated install date of mid to late 90's...

(both appear in good working order...)

Breaker box has 220 properly wired with large number of additional breaker potentially added. Some wall outlets are only 2 prong which we'll change to 3 prong grounded outlets soon after moving in.

That's the big stuff so far...we're having the county come out and inspect the well water for bacteria and some other contaminants next week.

Regarding the septic system, I'm trying to locate the former owner of the property to learn more about the history of the system. I know from county records the leach fields were relocated in 1999. I'd like to know how often he had it pumped & by whom.

Shutters need replaced across the board, we have almost 40 shutters in all, so this will be an expense for sure. We may do two sides of the house this fall, the rest next spring...

We close on the 7th...everyone is invited over to help move!!!

Thanks to everyone for the info so far. (Michael's post was especially informative!)

Bill in Dayton