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katy: Construction and Home Improvement Safety - FUN! - 05/08/09 06:24 PM
Enjoy! Have a great weekend!
Brought to you by our friends in the construction and "home improvement" business. I wonder where their PPE is and did they fill out a TSA form? They are working on a home near you!
Jeffrey
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katy: New Home Inspection photos from the field - IonHomeInspection.com - 05/03/09 01:24 PM
Some recent photos of issues I am finding when inspecting new construction. Large home builders Houston, TX area, mainly Katy. Please get your new home inspected! Enjoy
IonHomeInspection.comKaty, Houston, Sugar Land TX
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katy: New Construction Inspections - 08/03/08 12:13 PM
Folks please get your new construction home inspected! Preferably through all the phases. Probably half my business is doing inspections on newly built homes. The builder will not protect you, the state will not protect you, and the city will not protect you.
Here in Houston I see all kinds of crazy workmanship issues which has very little to do with "code." They throw these things up as fast as possible with little regard to what they are doing. Insulation not covering the proper square footage in the attic, TechShield radiant barrier not installed everywhere it is supposed to be, bricks … (6 comments)
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katy: 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 no longer in business. The main issue with FPE panels is that they usually work fine until an overload of the circuits occurs and the breakers do not trip as designed and overheating of the panel and circuits occurs which can result in a house fire. We always recommend doing … (8 comments)
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katy: 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 notice problems. These problems serve to support why buyers should have home inspections throughout the entire building process. The buyers are upset, stressed, and disappointed. This was the first time we were on the construction site. For further research on new home construction buying I would refer you to the … (15 comments)
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katy: 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 a new home to get exactly the features you want and to avoid the head aches of costly home repairs. Ion Home Inspection specializes in new home builder phase inspections to help you get the home you will be happy with for many years to come.
Builders in the Houston … (5 comments)
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katy: Katy and Sugar Land (Fort Bend County) Texas Real Estate Market Stats - 10/15/07 01:31 PM
Texas and Fort Bend County Real Estate Market Continues to Grow despite National Trends
Month to Month June 2006 to June 2007 Fort Bend County, Texas
874 Units Sold
.81% Increase
79.1% Resales
20.9% New Construction
18.83% Increase in new homes sold.
9% Increase in dollar volume
$192,250 Median home sales price
$213,240 Median new home sales price
Average days on market has declined from June 2006 to 63 days on the market
Katy and Sugar Land are number 1 and 4 respectively on the Houston Hotness Ranking
21% Increase in contracts written for both new and resale
8596 Total units sold YTD 2007 3.7% Increase over YTD 2006
Things are still looking strong in … (5 comments)
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katy: 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.
For More Information Visit Us @ ionhomeinspection.com
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
Exterior: Foundation, Siding and Trim, Attached Decks & Porches, Soffit and Fascia, Flashing, Windows & Doors, Driveways and Entrance Walkways, Grading Around the House
Garage: Floor, Walls, Ceilings, Vehicle Doors and Automatic Door Openers
Heat & A/C: Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment, Electrical Supply, Air Handler and … (2 comments)
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katy: 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 hard water areas) to reduce deposits/noise and extend life.
Homeowner’s note: Read all the warnings and instructions on the tank before attempting any water heater maintenance. If you are uncomfortable with any of the following please contact a qualified and licensed plumber.
1. Turn off the power source either at … (13 comments)
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katy: 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 and buyers must also understand the true function of a professional home inspection and that responsibility lies with the agents and the home inspectors themselves. The inspector’s report is a visual and informational inspection on the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. There will be items on … (12 comments)
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