Real estate blog entries tagged with chimneys

Blog entries tagged with "chimneys":

chimneys: Bellingham WA Home Inspector (King of the House)--The Sky is Falling - 06/22/08 12:58 PM

I remember, in my family, the adults used to say: "Boy, with all the dangerous things they do, it is amazing that kids make it to adulthood." That is probably a pretty perceptive statement. Fortunately, in spite of all of our falls and the goofy risks we take, most of us … (4 comments)

chimneys: Defective Chimney Flashing - 04/01/08 03:34 PM

Homeowner wanted to know why he had soaked insulation in attic. Home Inspector Chicago … (0 comments)

chimneys: Homeowner Neglect.. - 03/31/08 09:57 AM

This chimney has decayed to the point where I could have stuck my pen through some bricks. Water had wicked all the way through to the interior side. Defective flashing and gutter with a slight pitch in wrong direction has created the need for a major $$ repair. It took … (0 comments)

chimneys: Does the fireplace work? - 03/12/08 08:01 PM

After 20 years in the Real Estate business, I can almost predict what potential buyers (or just "tire kickers") will ask when they see a nice fireplace in an historic home. Years ago, the sales trainers would instruct us to say, "If the fireplace works, will you buy the house?"But my … (4 comments)

chimneys: What's the Surprise Inside? - 01/30/08 04:33 PM

It never ceases to amaze me what people will use to substitute for the correct component. I found this Cracker Jack lunch box used for a chimney cleanout door. Pretty inventive, fits right in the opening. Kind of lends a little retro look to the chimney, don't cha think?
I have very … (11 comments)

chimneys: Who fixed this? - 01/18/08 10:34 AM

One of the frustrating things home inspectors have to deal with is that, while we often call for repairs to be made by a licensed this or that, we have no control over the quality of those repairs. Sometimes I see work that has been obviously unsatisfactorily "repaired" by the … (5 comments)

chimneys: Does your inspector get on the roof? - 01/12/08 08:56 AM

Inspecting the roof is a very important part of the inspection for many reasons. Anything wrong with the roof can lead to issues inside the home---especially from leaking. But inspecting the roof is not just about the roof covering. It is also about the condition of skylights, chimneys, plumbing vents, … (15 comments)

chimneys: Bellingham WA Home Inspection (King of the House): Wood Stove Safety - 12/02/07 07:08 PM

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces are a component of many homes that an inspector has to evaluate. Honestly, more often than not, there is some glaring problem that makes it apparent that the device requires professional service. This ranges from heavy deposits of creosote in the flue, to broken firebricks, bad … (3 comments)

chimneys: A Screwdriver Speaks a Thousand Words - 11/28/07 09:53 AM

A great old home inspector once remarked that a screwdriver can be the only tool you'll ever need to do home inspections. Now I wouldn't entirely agree with that, as I love my gadgets, but it certainly is one of the top weapons in the home inspector arsenal.As you can plainly … (7 comments)

chimneys: A Screwdriver Speaks a Thousand Words - 11/28/07 09:49 AM

chimneys: Take extra care this Winter to avoid a home Fire! Home Owner's, Home Buyer's - 11/25/07 12:28 PM

Welcome to Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog!Feel free to take your time to browse my blog posts!I am urging you to use caution when heating your home this winter!Preparing to avoid having a home fire doesn't require you to buy a lot of expensive equipment or pay for training and … (21 comments)

chimneys: The Furnace Guy Doesn't Clean Your Chimney, a Sooty Problem in Wallingford, CT - 09/25/07 01:01 PM

If I had a dollar for every time I heard the remark; I thought the furnace guy cleaned the chimney; well I'd be retiring sooner. The fact is the "furnace guy" cleans the furnace, boiler and or water heater, he never touches the chimney. That's a job for a chimney sweep. … (1 comments)

chimneys: The Furnace Guy Doesn’t Clean Your Chimney, a Sooty Problem in Wallingford, CT - 09/25/07 12:57 PM

chimneys: That's Not Rain Drops Falling Down Your Chimney, Meriden, CT - 09/07/07 02:32 PM

A common problem with oil fired heating appliances, especially newer more efficient models, is condensation of combustion gases inside the chimney flue. This appears on the unit and flue pipes as a rust like substance running through the flue joints. This problem is very often misdiagnosed as rain water flowing down … (8 comments)

chimneys: That’s Not Rain Drops Falling Down Your Chimney, Meriden, CT - 09/05/07 09:10 AM

chimneys: Santa Claus will cry about this one - 05/21/07 09:10 PM

I saw this chimney this past weekend, and thought I just had to post it. If you look at the first photo, it does not look too unusual other than there is no rain cap. But, when you look down the flue, it has more creosote than any chimney I have ever … (10 comments)

chimneys: Potential Deal Killers - Part 2 - 11/05/06 11:34 AM

Here’s something else to keep in mind when you decide to sell your home. A house is a great investment and needs ongoing upkeep if you want to get top dollar when you decide to sell. Here’s another big ticket item that seller’s should be conscious of when placing your house … (2 comments)

chimneys: Potential Deal Killer - Part 2 - 11/05/06 11:24 AM