While homebuyers are as individual as the homes they plan on purchasing, one thing they share is a desire to ensure that the home they will call their own is as good beneath the surface as it appears to be. Will the roof end up leaking?  Is the wiring safe?  What about the plumbing?  These, and others, are the questions that the buyers looking at your home will seek professional help to answer.

According to industry experts, there are numerous physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection. We’ve identified the most common of these and, if not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair.