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If you see this bird knocking on your house it's telling you something.

 

woodpecker

This is what the damage starts to look like.

woodpecker damage

woodpecker damage

 

This is what happens untreated see below.  The reason the woodpecker is attacking the house is it can tell there are wood destroying insects in the home i.e.carpenter ants, terminates, etc...

 

woodpecker damage

 

Steve

 

 

Steve Gaudet

Gaudet Inspections LLC, Bedford, NH 03110, cell:603-714-8628,  www.gaudethomeinspections.com


 

 

Selling a house? Simple electrical repairs you should do.
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
Most common problem I come across during a home inspection is electrical issues. Loose hanging wires, connections missing junction boxes with covers, just covers, extension cords being used improperly(see below) or just outlets and switches missing…
Short sales law SB 111 in New Hampshire...BEWARE
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
CALL TO ACTION - The hearing on SB 111 (see details below) will be held tomorrow, March 15th at 9:20 AM in Room 102 in the Legislative Office Building (directly behind the State House). A large crowd in support of this bill would go a long way…
Inspection tip of the day on foreclosures
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
The good news is the phone is ringing again. Went to an investors meeting on Wednesday night and 60 new people showed… room was packed. If this year is anything like last I’m sure I’ll be inspecting more foreclosures than end user…
Poor venting of bathroom fans leads to moisture/mold in the attic space
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
When inspecting a home for the first time I start with the exterior. As I'm taking it in I'm on the look out for bathroom windows and possible fan vents. If I don't see them I make a mental note to check and ensure they are properly vented to…
Improper installation of sump pumps
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
First problem, missing cover trip hazard. Second, needs a dedicated NON GFCI outlet. All to often I see pumps plugged into extension cords. Reason you don't want GFCI is what happens if the pump trips it? Ans:you won't know until the basement is…
Foreclosure market investors are buying
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
Don't know if anyone caught this last week but sales of foreclosed homes was up while sales for new homes were down. Investors are buying these homes and flipping them for a nice profit. In addition, when you consider what it cost to build new you…
that annoying furnace air filter just keeps getting dirty
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
Well you can imagine my surprise when I noticed this furnace had no air filter… at all. Well that worked out well. Enjoy,..
hum, interesting stain in my kitchen closet
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
This happened to me. Had a water pipe that leaked in my new home after about 16 months. What happen was a sheet rock screw was driven into my hot water supply and finally rusted away causing a leak inbetween floors into the basement. The…
handy man wiring, what was he thinking
Stephen Gaudet (Gaudet Inspections)
Here's an interesting one. Someone upgraded the sub panel from fuses to breakers. However, can only imagine what they were thinking. As you see the electrical main 100 amp service runs into the fuse box, left side is ok. However, someone used…
 
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Stephen Gaudet

Bedford, NH

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Address: 15 Bowman Parade Rd., Bedford, NH, 03110

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