seagrove beach: Homes of All Ages; No. 1 Defect
- 11/04/08 11:41 PM
Number 1 DEFECT: The #1 defect detected during the inspection process: moisture and drainage. This is the leading cause of dry rot, major structural damage and toxic mold. It is important that grading of the property slopes away from the home. The roof must be inspected and be watertight. Plumbing throughout the home must be free from leaks. These criteria must be met or the results would be catastrophic. Look for the following indicators: •· Moisture stains around the ceiling, walls or windows •· Worn roof •· Water ponding under or by the foundation Inspection for moisture conditions may include air … (1 comments)
We are the Right Choice: We at HOME INSPECTOR USA are experienced, seasoned professionals (Degree Engineers) and Certified Professional Home Inspectors who have examined over a thousand of properties for prospective buyers and sellers in our local area. HOME INSPECTOR USA sets the standard for HOME, COMMERCIAL & MOLD testing / ALLERGENS testing Inspectors. Distinguished by our background in Engineering, Chemistry/Biology and Residential & Commercial construction and by our extensive theoretical experience with intricacies of structural & environmental issues. HOME INSPECTOR USA staff are certified Home, … (0 comments)
seagrove beach: That's a lot of money for only a few hours work! Home Inspection
- 10/05/08 09:44 AM
Many times we here: "That's a lot of money for only a few hours work!" As more and more home inspectors use time-saving, report generating software, include pictures (worth a thousand words) and even generate their reports on-site, they also start to make it look easy. I recently ran across a version of the story in How to Become a Marketing Superstar, a book by Jeffrey J. Fox. Anyway, the story goes as follows: That's a lot of money for only a few hours work! Pablo Picasso, the painter, was dining at a restaurant in New York City. A fan introduced … (0 comments)
"Hold-harmless clause (Inspector/Realtor)" John M. Acaron, CHI, CMI (850-814-3889) To be a Professional Home Inspector you must be well-trained, and training should be an ongoing process. Education, experience and expertise are the key elements to determine if a Professional Home Inspector can perform an accurate and un-bias home inspection. Additionally, the job requires integrity, honesty, and determination and adherent to the standard of practice and ethical codes dictated by his or her professional trade association. Home inspectors are only one of many professional individuals involved in a real estate transaction. A real estate transaction involves a series … (3 comments)
seagrove beach: 3 Deadly mistakes every homebuyer should avoid.
- 10/04/08 02:53 AM
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most American and Canadian home owners would be financially broke at retirement if it wasn't for one saving grace - the equity in their home. Furthermore, mortgage rates are more flexible today than ever and tax allowances favor … (0 comments)
seagrove beach: Buying a home? Get a mold test.
- 10/04/08 02:50 AM
EVERY HOME SHOULD BE TESTED FOR MOLD According to Dr. John D. Shane, Vice President of Laboratory services of PRO-LAB millions of homes across America have hidden water leaks that are promoting mold growth that can expose homeowners to mold spores. Mold has a potential to cause health problems like allergies, irritation (to lungs, eyes, skin, throat, nose) and are potentially toxic. Inhaling and touching mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and normally healthy individuals may become sensitive to mold after exposure. The EPA states that, "It is important to take precautions to limit your exposure … (1 comments)
seagrove beach: "Why a Professional Home Inspector often is called a DK..."
- 10/04/08 02:47 AM
Deal Killer ("DK") is one of the most controversial of all home inspection topics, the one that stirs ire among veteran inspectors and that draws defensive reactions from some real estate professionals everywhere. The very idea that professional real estate agents are the primary source of home inspector referrals is a clear and obvious conflict of interest. Yet most home buyers never seem to give this a thought. They simply hire the agent's favorite home inspector, without asking if this is the best one available. Let the client do his own research and select his professional home inspector. The proper … (0 comments)
seagrove beach: Prevent deck, railing and stair collapse!
- 08/31/08 03:23 AM
Home inspectors perform a critical function of providing expertise to keep homeowners safe. With the huge area of concern no one can be an expert on everything it has to be a partnership of industry and home inspectors to inform the public of potential risk and ways to mitigate that risk. DeckLok are proud to be included in this partnership to inform the public of existing safety issues or possible safety concerns and provide cost effective solutions. The homeowner, has enough to worry about. Their deck should be a place for peace of mind for themselves, their family and their guests. … (0 comments)
seagrove beach: Childproofing Your Home - 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
- 08/23/08 10:23 AM
About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy for you to use. It's important to follow installation instructions carefully. In addition, if you have older children in the house, be sure they re-secure safety devices. Remember, too, that no device is completely childproof; determined youngsters have been known to disable them. You can childproof … (0 comments)
seagrove beach: How agents can limit their liability with regard to: HOME INSPECTIONS
- 08/17/08 01:48 PM
In a world where litigation is the preferred method of resolving even the most minor conflicts, it should come as no surprise to real estate agents that they are increasingly finding themselves named as defendants in law suits wherein purchasers of residential real estate are claiming damages as the result of the alleged fraud and/or negligence of one or more of the participants in the transaction. Aggrieved purchasers of residential real estate are operating in a target-rich environment and have a remarkable array of potentially responsible parties from which to seek financial redress for their claimed grievances. In lawsuit after lawsuit, … (11 comments)
seagrove beach: "Just what does a Home Inspector do?"
- 08/17/08 11:46 AM
Think of a professional home inspector as a detective searching throughout the house for clues that lead to a conclusion of the home's overall condition. A certified home inspector performs a very important service. He inspects an existing home using professional standards and equipment as a measure to accurately report the condition of the home. A professional home inspector will inspect the property to the highest professional and ethical standards in the industry and provide the client with an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read, written assessment report thereafter. The inspector does not evaluate the home for cost or value. A home inspection is … (5 comments)
seagrove beach: Home, Commercial & Mold Inspection Services
- 08/17/08 11:32 AM
"panama city, panama city beach, santa rosa beach, seagrove beach, seacrest beach, rosemary beach, grayton beach, seaside, destin, sandestin, watercolor, alys beach, wild heron, crystal beach, carillon beach, callaway, lynn haven, springfield, gainesville and surrounding cities" Professional Inspection Services Comprehensive visual Home Inspection: A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from roof to foundation. The standard home inspector's report will cover the condition of the home heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; The roof, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, … (0 comments)
seagrove beach: What Really Matters
- 08/17/08 11:28 AM
Buying a Home? Why you need a visual Comprehensive Home Inspection? The inspection is a visual analysis to detect major defects and deficiencies associated with the property on the time and day of the inspection. The process can be stressful. A Comprehensive visual Home Inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short period of time. This often includes a comprehensive written Home Inspection report, punch list, digital photographs, environmental reports, and what the Home Inspector himself says during the Home Inspection. … (2 comments)
seagrove beach: Got Mold?
- 08/17/08 11:24 AM
MOLD Screening & Testing: We also offer a complimentary Organic Microbial (Mold) screening when performing a Comprehensive Visual Home Inspection a $150.00 value no cost to you. HOME INSPECTOR USA will inspect your prospective property to the highest professional and ethical standards in the industry and provide you with an accurate, comprehensive, easey-to-read, written assessment report thereafter. We will walk through the property together and we will advise you on how to maintain your investment. We will be available to answer your questions before, during, and after the home inspection process is completed. As required by IICRC S520 (Institude … (0 comments)
IT'S NOT NECESSARY TO LEAVE YOUR COMPUTER, SIMPLY "CLICK BELOW" AND SEND YOUR PHONE NUMBER TO MY CELL PHONE... I'LL CALL YOU WITHIN MINUTES. Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most American and Canadian homeowners would be financially broke … (14 comments)
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