Is brick and morter forever? Not really.

Hello Mr. Bond,

In a highrise tuckpointing can get very expensive. You need to inspect those structures every six months to make sure you stay on top of what is needed as far as any maintenance issues.

Have a great day Roger.

Hi Roy and Delores,

Thanks for the Plug. Looks like the guy on the horse in the back ground coul'nt get out of there fast enough. I guess he did'nt like the music. LOL

Have a good weekend in Kentlands my friend.

Hi Rob,

With al the issues with homes, buyers can be picky. That's why you need a pre inspection. So the buyers can't find anything to try and negotiate with.

Have a great day in Bristol Tennessee my  friend. 

Hello Michael,

This is why I am posting baout it. To bring more attention to the needs of the home by the homeowner. A little maintenance goes a long way.

Have a good day in Nashville.

Hi Mona,

Not Really, you just need to decide if you want a "quick fix" or a long term repair.

E-mail me and I will tell you how to repair the cracks.

Best, Clint McKie

Hi David,

Nice of you to drop in. Homeowners really don't have a clue to what it takes to own a home and the maintenance issues that come with it.

Just trying to spread the word. Have a nice day and thanks for the comment.

Hi Wayne,

Can you say pre listing inspection? Here they think you are trying to get an extra inspection. But I rarely do a pre listing and then the home inspection. In fact I can't ever recall one.

Best, Clint Mckie

Hello Cindy,

Paper or plastic? LOL I prefer brick on the exterior walls. but inside the entry's and porches I prefer Vinyl. I think it's a little too cold for hiking here. But we did go last weekend.

Planning to go again when it warms up a little.

Have a great day in Tennessee.

Hi Keith,

You could'nt more correct. Some just want to stay the way it is and let the new owner deal with the problems. They don't realize how much it's costing them in the long run.

Have a great day. And have some crabs for me. MMMM good.

Best, Clint Mckie

Hi Al,

Say it like this "spend a little now, or cost you a lot more later".

Most will say we will "wait and see". After it goes that far, they have already lost money.

Have a great evening in Ormond by the Sea.

Best, Clint McKie

Hi Joshua,

I think this is a problem everywhere there are homes with brick.

Setteling is the biggest problem. Have a great night in Ormond by the Sea.

Hi Rob,

Good to see you back again. No not fixed yet, but still workin' on it. LOL

Have a great day in Bristol my friend.

Hello Joan,

Nice of you to drop by, this type of damage or repairs that are needed send up "red flags" no matter what kind of home it is.

This home ended up having a engeneer look at it.

best, for you in Denver, Clint mcKie

Thank you Bob,

We had to have an engineer look at this home. Results were a failing foundation for the addition where the crack was found.Not a good thing for the buyers. Let alone the seller was not very happy either. :)

Have a great day my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Thank you Richard,

I have been recommending even home owners get a ten year inspection. This way they can keep up on what they may or may not need to get repaired before it gets to the "point" of no return.

Have a great Holiday season in beautiful Mission Viejo California.

All my best, Clint and family.

Hi Chris,

They were and it was a big deal.

We had to get an engineer in there to look at the home. There was some setteling of the foundation that caused the damage in the first picture.

Thanks for the visit and stay warm in Canada my friend.

Best for the holiday season.

Clint Mckie