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Water Heater MaintenanceA leaking water heater will do a lot of damage to your home. Even a small, slow leak can soak into the particle board subflooring and cause the subfloor to decay. Leaking water may also seep into carpeting, create mildew and permanently stain your walls. As awful as this s...
03/14/2007
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Your Home The structure of your home is what gives it shape and strength. The most commonly asked questions of a professional home inspector are related to evulating the condition of the structure. The two main components of the structure are the foundation and the framing system.Each of these ...
03/14/2007
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Inspection vs. Appraisal A typical home inspection is a visual check of all the accessible components of a house. The check is preferably done by a professional whose training and experience allows a competent, timely, and complete assessment of the current condition of the structure and system...
03/14/2007
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Buyers Pre-Purchase InspectionLet us examine the condition of that new home or condo you are planning to buy. Are there any hidden problems or expenses that may spring up, when you least expect it?? WE CAN HELP YOU.Buying a home can be a stressful process? A home inspection is suppose to give yo...
03/14/2007
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Ten Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection. Sellers can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. 1. Confirm that the water, electric and gas are on, with pilot lights burning. 2. Ensure pets won't hinder t...
03/14/2007
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Maintenance Inspections Kollias Property Inspections, Inc. recommends that you receive a Home Maintenance Inspection every two years after you have closed on your property. For about the cost of a basic automotive tune-up, a Home Maintenance Inspection can help identify problems and damage in you...
03/14/2007
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Truss Uplift Many homes today have been built with trusses - prefabricated structural assemblies that hold up the roof and the top floor ceilings. Trusses are a series of triangles fastened together with gusset plates. The outside members of a truss are called chords while the inner pieces are kn...
03/13/2007
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Sellers Pre-Listing Inspection We will provide homeowners who have decided to sell their homes with a thorough inspection, which will inform them of pre-existing conditions and safety issues of their property. This is a valuable inspection, which will not only inform you of problems and safet...
03/13/2007
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Standing water inside and/or seepage into residential crawl spaces and basements can cause frustrating problems for the homeowner. These problems can be both immediate and long term. For example, standing water and mud inside crawl spaces make it very difficult and messy to gain access under the ...
03/13/2007
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Maintenance Tips GUTTERS: Have them cleaned at least twice a year and make sure that the downspouts and laterals are cleaned also. One of the biggest reasons why gutters pull away from the house is due to the excessive amount of debris. Water management is important for all buildings. Backed up ...
03/13/2007
