Greater Madison WI Real Estate Listings

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Office Location Jolenta Averill, Broker|Owner
Lake & City Homes Realty
301 E Sunset Court
Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 628-9701
Fax: (608) 230-5554

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Is That Going To Last?

The seller doesn't include a home warranty with the purchase. Should you buy your own home warranty plan?

Although a home warranty plan protects a seller from unforeseen breakdowns of home appliances and major mechanicals during the listing period (and has the added benefit of not costing a dime unless the property sells), sometimes a seller doesn't include a home warranty in the sale of a home. If you're trying to decide whether to purchase your own one-year home warranty plan, the following information from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) may help you decide. These numbers represent the maximum number of years you can reasonably expect various components of your home to last, as determined by a comprehensive survey of manufacturers, trade associations and researchers. Please note that life expectancy may vary greatly depending on quality of material, installation, maintenance, environmental factors and use.

 

Aluminum Siding 20 to 50
Asphalt Shingle Roof 15 to 30
Boilers 30
Brick Wall 100+
Carpet 11
Cast-Iron Bathtub 50
Central Air Conditioner 15
Ceramic Tile Countertop 10 to 15
Concrete Block Foundation 100
Concrete Walk 24
Dishwasher 10
Dryer 14
Drywall 30 to 70
Electric Range 17
Electric Water Heater 14
Exterior Door with Protected Overhang 80 to 100
Exterior Paint 7 to 10
Fiberglass Bathtub 10 to 15
Galvanized Ducts 30
Garage Door Opener 10
Gas or Oil-Fired Furnace 18
Gas Range 19
Gas Water Heater 11 to 13
Gravel Walk 4
Gutters 30
Heat Pump 15
Laminated Countertop 10 to 15
Microwave 11
Plastic Ducts 15
Poured Concrete Foundation 200
Pumps, Sump and Well 10
Refrigerator 17
Slate Roof 50-100
Stone Wall 100+
Swimming Pool 18
Tile Roofing 50
Vinyl Siding 50
Wall & Trim Paint 5 to 10
Washer 13
Waterproofing Sealer 1 to 5
Waterproofing Silicone 1 to 5
Waterproofing Waxes 1 to 5
Wood Deck 15
Wood Shingle and Shake Roof 15 to 30
Wood Siding 10 to 100 (depending on moisture)

 

If you would like more information about the home warranty plans sold in your area, please call (608) 230-5553 or contact Lake & City Homes and we'll be happy to assist you.

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