Many new home builders will tell you that the new home you are buying is being inspected by their 53,000 point process and that they follow the highest building standards out there. The homes are also inspected by home inspectors during the construction process. That means you should be good, right? Not necessarily. I have…
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Your home inspector could either make or break your real estate deal. Your home inspector will be looking at nearly every aspect of your home from top to bottom, left to right, inside and outside and everything in between. Some of the things your home inspector will call out will be minor and may not…
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Whether in winter or in summer, during stormy weather or sunshiny days, all homeowners have the same concern. How much longer will my roof last? How will I know when I should consider replacing mine? And are there any warning signs so I can be prepared so I’m not caught off guard? The good news…
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Your home inspector will be looking at nearly every aspect of your home from top to bottom, left to right, inside and outside and everything in between. Some of the things your home inspector will call out will be minor and may not be required to seal the deal of the home, or may be major changes to the home that are required for the purchase to be completed. In the real estate world, these are deal breakers.
As previously mentioned your homes exterior wall penetrations are the next opportunity for leaks and damage. The windows and doors installation methods will determine how intensive your regular maintenance will need to be to be effective. The rule is water should be prevented from getting behind the walls cladding (siding) but even much more important…
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A home inspection is much more valuable than the price you pay. Don’t let anyone tell you that a home inspection is not necessary when you are purchasing a home. It can help you avoid purchasing a MONEY PIT and save you thousands of dollars in future repairs. It can also be a valuable tool…
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Water that falls from the sky, seeps through the ground, a shallow water table and/or sanitary sewage that does not flow as intended all can lead to the worst problems any homeowner can face. These problems range from, attracting unwanted pests and other nasty’s, to creating an environment that encourages mold or other unwanted bacterial…
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