House age X-ray2000s · Michigan

Built in 2009: 2 things worth checking before you offer.

Worth checking for this era. This is not a finding about a specific house. A full listing check is a separate step.

Download image

Email me this checklist

We email the list and a sign-in link. Opening the link creates an account if you do not have one. You get 2 free full reports when you sign in.

Check a real listing You get 2 free full reports when you sign in.

  1. 1.Chinese drywall

    Era check

    CPSC’s identification steps start with blackened copper and drywall installed between 2001 and 2009. The year alone is not enough. Worth checking for this era.

    How to spot it. Blackened copper wiring or air-conditioner coils in a house built or renovated in that window. Ask when the drywall was installed.

    Who checks it. Home inspector, then a lab if the screen matches

    CPSC: How Can I Tell If My Home Has Problem Drywall?

  2. 2.Radon

    Regional, depends on location

    EPA says every home should be tested, and that the zone map is not a result for one house. Worth checking for this era.

    How to spot it. A PVC pipe and an exterior fan can mean a system is already installed. Ask for the before-and-after test numbers.

    Who checks it. Radon measurement professional

    EPA: EPA Map of Radon Zones

What is worth checking for a house built in 2009?

Built in 2009: 2 things worth checking before you offer. On this checklist: Chinese drywall, Radon. Each line is worth checking for this era.

Does a house built in 2009 have these problems?

No. The list is what is worth checking for this era. It is not a finding about a specific address. A full listing analysis is a separate step.