home inspection: Construction and Home Improvement Safety - FUN!
- 05/08/09 11:24 AM
Enjoy! Have a great weekend! Brought to you by our friends in the construction and "home improvement" business. I wonder where their PPE is and did they fill out a TSA form? They are working on a home near you! Jeffrey
This electric panel was a complete and total disaster. Lots of "handy man" additions on top of a dangerous and obsolete panel. The Federal Pacific company is no longer in business. The main issue with FPE panels is that they usually work fine until an overload of the circuits occurs and the breakers do not trip as designed and overheating of the panel and circuits occurs which can result in a house fire. We always recommend doing … (9 comments)
home inspection: Home Inspector Notes from the Field 3-1-08 High Soil
- 03/02/08 07:38 AM
High Soil Against the Foundation One disturbing trend among builders and home owners in the Houston region is the lack of attention to the grading and adequate exposure of the foundation face. This is a particular concern as Houston has expansive clay soil. Clay soil is sensitive to that amount of moisture that it is exposed to and expands and contracts accordingly. This can wreak havoc on foundations. High soil against the foundation is also an open invitation to ants and termites. It also prohibits you from seeing any issues with your foundation before it causes major damage to your home. The … (9 comments)
home inspection: Home Inspection Notes from the Field 10-19-07
- 10/19/07 11:28 AM
New Construction Home Inspection 10-19-07 I completed a new construction phase home inspection today in Richmond, TX which is on the West side of Houston. Here are a few of the issues and items I found while on site. The buyer has an agent and called us after they started to notice problems. These problems serve to support why buyers should have home inspections throughout the entire building process. The buyers are upset, stressed, and disappointed. This was the first time we were on the construction site. For further research on new home construction buying I would refer you to the … (16 comments)
home inspection: New Home Construction Phase Inspections
- 10/15/07 07:04 AM
New Home Phase Inspection Details by IonHomeInspection.com New Home buyers are seeking peace of mind and a quality assurance from their new home builder phase inspection. There is nothing worse than making the largest purchase of your life and something is wrong that is potentially very costly or dangerous. You bought a new home to get exactly the features you want and to avoid the head aches of costly home repairs. Ion Home Inspection specializes in new home builder phase inspections to help you get the home you will be happy with for many years to come. Builders in the Houston … (5 comments)
17-Hundred-90 Restaurant & Inn - Savannah, GA The History: This inn was actually built in 1820, not 1790. First a boarding house and later an inn, this home has had many owners and guests. One of these guests was Anne Powell. The legend says she was unhappily married at 16 years of age to an Englishman. She fell in love with a German sailor who left her in the family way. She watched his boat sail away and then committed suicide by jumping from the window, landing on the brick pavement below. The Haunting: Anne Powell is the most famous ghost, … (5 comments)
home inspection: What is covered in a home inspection? - What do Home Inspectors Check?
- 10/10/07 09:56 AM
General Home Inspection Details All SAFETY concerns will be brought to your immediate attention. For More Information Visit Us @ ionhomeinspection.com Attic: Roof Sheathing, Roof Framing, Insulation, Plumbing, Chimneys, Ventilation, Roof Penetrations, Ducting, Electrical Wiring Electrical: Service Equipment, Wiring, Sub Panels, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Switches & Receptacles, GFCI Breakers Exterior: Foundation, Siding and Trim, Attached Decks & Porches, Soffit and Fascia, Flashing, Windows & Doors, Driveways and Entrance Walkways, Grading Around the House Garage: Floor, Walls, Ceilings, Vehicle Doors and Automatic Door Openers Heat & A/C: Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment, Electrical Supply, Air Handler and … (3 comments)
home inspection: Annual Water Heater Maintenance
- 09/25/07 10:37 AM
Water Heater Maintenance There are some annual water heater maintenance items on your typical home water heater. There are also some safety considerations with water heaters and TPR (Temperature Pressure Relief or T&P) valves. It is recommended that homeowners drain and flush their units at least once a year (more in hard water areas) to reduce deposits/noise and extend life. Homeowner’s note: Read all the warnings and instructions on the tank before attempting any water heater maintenance. If you are uncomfortable with any of the following please contact a qualified and licensed plumber. 1. Turn off the power source either at … (13 comments)
home inspection: In Need of Repair Negotiations
- 08/08/07 05:48 PM
In Need of Repair When working with the seller on items listed as “in need of repair” from a professional home inspection, buyers and agents need to tread very carefully. It is in no ones best interest that the repair negotiations turn into a difficult issue during the transaction. Sellers and buyers must also understand the true function of a professional home inspection and that responsibility lies with the agents and the home inspectors themselves. The inspector’s report is a visual and informational inspection on the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. There will be items on … (12 comments)
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