Jay Markanich
Bristow ,
VA
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Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC
Address: Bristow, VA
Office Phone: (703) 330-6388
Cell Phone: (703) 585-7560
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An experienced home inspector's look at current home inspection events and conditions along with his useful recommendations.
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This time of year the furnace becomes a very important appliance. Checked it recently? What kind do you have - gas, oil or electric? Do you have an annual service contract? Do you need one? Replaced or cleaned the filter recently? Can you even get to your furnace?
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