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Curb Appeal Sinking On This Omaha Home Inspection - 10/21/10 06:09 PM
This beautiful 3,500+ s.f. home in Omaha, Nebraska had it all! It truly was a dream home!!! One of the biggest issues found during my home inspection was the unique front that set this home apart in the neighborhood was sinking. I'll show you...
The photo below shows where the weight of the overhang sits...directly onto the concrete steps. Based on the settlement, I don't believe there are any footers under this area.
The next photo is a close up of the settlement of the concrete steps.
Pay attention to the railing up against the exterior wall. Notice the … (0 comments)
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"As-is" Properties and Home Inspections - 10/19/10 09:31 AM
There is a huge misnomer out there that “as-is” properties don’t need to be inspected. The Seller or bank has placed the property on the market “as-is” claiming they will not perform any further repairs. That’s great! But what about protecting the Buyer and making sure they are fully aware of the major issues?
“As-is” properties scream disrepair. They should raise huge red-flags to any buyer that there most likely are problems and the seller doesn’t want to deal with them. Most “as-is” properties on the market being sold by the homeowner or relative find the seller to be in … (7 comments)
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Major Electrical Hazard With This Meter Box In Omaha - 10/12/10 07:17 PM
I've ran across plenty of these sitations over the years, but never one this bad. The ground has settled and the underground service lines are being pulled down with it. The meter box is tilted and coming off the wall. At some point, the wires will begin to pull loose and sparks will fly!!! This underground service lines have been pulled so far that the bottom of the meter box is being yanked out.
We've got plenty more extreme situations in our photo galleries on our website. Check them out at www.Omaha-Home-Inspection.com
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Preventative Fall Maintenance Tips By Omaha Home Inspector, Greg Wayman - 10/11/10 10:00 AM
(For the printable PDF version, click here.)
It's that time of year again. The days are getting shorter and cooler. To ensure that your house remains in prime condition over the winter, a good weekend spent on preventative maintenance is a great investment. By making a thorough inspection of your home inside and out you can detect and repair problems before they become issues. This can save you time and costly headaches down the road. If there are repairs below beyond your comfort zone, hire a licensed Contractor to handle the job.
GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS Neglected gutters can lead to … (0 comments)
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Omaha Home Inspection: Is Your Dryer Vent a Fire Hazard? - 10/10/10 09:55 PM
Dryer vents should be a maximum 25' in length, minus 5' per 90 degree turn, minus 2.5' per 45 degree turn. The only time the dryer vent can exceed this length is if the dryer manufacturer specifies it. Some of the higher efficiency dryers can be upwards of 50', but common sense says you shouldn't push your luck. If the dryer vent is too long, the dryer may not be able to push the moist air out, thus building up with lint. They should be made of approved dryer vent material...rigid metal with interior smooth surface or the flex type (that … (1 comments)
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Air Conditioner Maintenance 101: Don't powerwash your A/C! - 10/08/10 03:57 PM
Too often I run across damaged fins on an air conditioner. The homeowner thinks they need to blast the dirt off of the fins. If the jet of water is too forceful, it'll bend the fins decreasing the air conditioner's energy efficiency. This one was powerwashed. Look at all of the bent fins.
Easy fix is to have the HVAC Technician fin comb the unit which straightens all of the fins back out. It is time-consuming though.
For more homeowner tips, visit our website: www.Omaha-Home-Inspection.com.
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Blistered Shingles Found by Omaha Home Inspector - 10/04/10 02:32 PM
These photos were all taken from the same roof in Glenwood, IA. It looks like hail damage, but it's not. This is a manufacturer's defect. The manufactured batch of shingles had too much tar in the mix. When the sun beat down on them, the tar bubbled up, causing the granules to pop off. See the 3rd photo for a clear understanding of what's occurring.
To learn more, please read my "Defective Shingles: A Homeowner's Nightmare" article.
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Omaha Home Inspector Finds Problems With Brick Foundations - 10/01/10 09:28 AM
When do you know a brick foundation is shot? If a large portion of the wall has mortar deteriorated to the point that you can stick a screwdriver more than 1/4" into the joints, then it's past the point of simply being able to tuck point. If the brick wall is out of plum, this too is not a good sign. When a significant portion of the wall is deteriorated, the only solution may be to jack the house up, remove the foundation, build a new one, and set the house back down. There are other options too. If the joists … (1 comments)
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Greg Wayman ASHI Certified Inspector - 402-330-1701
Omaha,
NE
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