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        "text": "Common hidden issues include abandoned plumbing leaks, rotted subfloors beneath old carpets, amateur unpermitted framing, and stripped copper or electrical wiring. Vacant homes that went through Colorado winters unheated often suffer burst pipes behind walls, leading to decayed studs and hidden subfloor mold that only surfaces after tear-out starts. You may also uncover compromised ceiling framing or drywall where previous owners removed walls without adequate support. Working with a contractor skilled in custom framing and drywall ensures these structural surprises are caught and corrected before finish work begins.",
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        "description": "Common hidden issues include freeze-damaged pipes, rotted subfloors beneath flooring, stripped wiring, and unpermitted framing concealed behind old drywall."
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  "description": "Common hidden issues include freeze-damaged pipes, rotted subfloors beneath flooring, stripped wiring, and unpermitted framing concealed behind old drywall."
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