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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 … (4 comments)

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 … (5 comments)

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 … (14 comments)

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 … (4 comments)

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 … (0 comments)

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.
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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)

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 … (12 comments)

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 … (6 comments)

 
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