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Are You Regularly Inspecting the Exterior of Your Property?

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Home Builder with Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 CSL#642819

 

Are You Regularly Inspecting the Exterior of Your Property?

 Falling fascia board in apartment community


Apartment Community managers need to be sure that the staff is making regular visual inspections of the exterior of the buildings. Without a regular inspection, there may be some things that could be harmful to the residents. I resident had called in this long 2x12 wood board nearly falling off.

The board was nailed with 2 nails, each into a rotted post. This was a repair done months ago but never completed. Since the apartment unit was on the back side of the building, no one ever thought to do a visual inspection.

 

Comments (6)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tom. Amazing, really. Tenants, owners whomever need to look at their homes regularly with patience. Scary stuff.

Feb 21, 2013 09:29 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Good advice. I was in a condo this week for a BPO and noticed the exterior repairs needed. I wonder if the neglect represents a budget problem...

Feb 21, 2013 09:33 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

As I was reading I was thinking that the two nails they used probably popped out, and then I read it!  Right on...

Feb 21, 2013 09:35 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

It seems that something like this should be dedicted long before this Sheila.

Feb 22, 2013 02:34 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

That can certainly be a part of it Gary, I attached this board with 8 bolts in about 5 minutes. Not the best solution but something that didn't cost much or take too much time.

Feb 22, 2013 02:34 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

We gave it a quick fix that will be exceptable for a while Jay.

Feb 22, 2013 02:34 PM