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home inspection: Federal Pacific Electric Panels - 03/28/08 07:30 PM

I came across this Federal Pacific Electric Panel the other day on a home inspection. This panel has since been replaced.

This electric panel was a complete and total disaster. Lots of "handy man" additions on top of a dangerous and obsolete panel. The Federal Pacific company is … (5 comments)

home inspection: Home Inspector Notes from the Field 3-1-08 High Soil - 03/02/08 03:38 PM

High Soil Against the Foundation
One disturbing trend among builders and home owners in the Houston region is the lack of attention to the grading and adequate exposure of the foundation face. This is a particular concern as Houston has expansive clay soil. Clay soil is sensitive to that amount of moisture … (5 comments)

home inspection: Home Inspection Notes from the Field 10-19-07 - 10/19/07 06:28 PM

New Construction Home Inspection 10-19-07
I completed a new construction phase home inspection today in Richmond, TX which is on the West side of Houston. Here are a few of the issues and items I found while on site. The buyer has an agent and called us after they started to … (14 comments)

home inspection: Neighborhood Warhead Removal To Begin - 10/15/07 06:09 PM

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home inspection: New Home Construction Phase Inspections - 10/15/07 02:04 PM

New Home Phase Inspection Details by IonHomeInspection.com
New Home buyers are seeking peace of mind and a quality assurance from their new home builder phase inspection. There is nothing worse than making the largest purchase of your life and something is wrong that is potentially very costly or dangerous. You bought … (4 comments)

home inspection: Boo! Haunted Houses - 10/15/07 12:00 PM

17-Hundred-90 Restaurant & Inn - Savannah, GA
The History: This inn was actually built in 1820, not 1790. First a boarding house and later an inn, this home has had many owners and guests. One of these guests was Anne Powell. The legend says she was unhappily married at 16 … (5 comments)

home inspection: What is covered in a home inspection? - What do Home Inspectors Check? - 10/10/07 04:56 PM

General Home Inspection Details
All SAFETY concerns will be brought to your immediate attention.
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Attic: Roof Sheathing, Roof Framing, Insulation, Plumbing, Chimneys, Ventilation, Roof Penetrations, Ducting, Electrical Wiring
Electrical: Service Equipment, Wiring, Sub Panels, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Switches & Receptacles, GFCI Breakers … (0 comments)

home inspection: Annual Water Heater Maintenance - 09/25/07 05:37 PM

Water Heater Maintenance There are some annual water heater maintenance items on your typical home water heater. There are also some safety considerations with water heaters and TPR (Temperature Pressure Relief or T&P) valves. It is recommended that homeowners drain and flush their units at least once a year (more in … (12 comments)

home inspection: In Need of Repair Negotiations - 08/09/07 12:48 AM

In Need of Repair
When working with the seller on items listed as “in need of repair” from a professional home inspection, buyers and agents need to tread very carefully. It is in no ones best interest that the repair negotiations turn into a difficult issue during the transaction.
Sellers … (6 comments)

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