home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Causes of Erosion - 03/08/13 11:17 PM
Home Inspection Carolina inspector Chip Sprague was recently inspecting a home in Charlotte NC when he noticed quite a bit of erosion back by the back patio. Even though there was a downspout extension on the downspout now there obviously wasn't one there for years and years as you can see by the picture. Without that extension it erodes the soil underneath the patio making it a collapse and cracking hazard. Make sure you keep the water piped away from your house.
Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.He has also been … (1 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Cause of Energy Loss Found by Charlotte Home Inspector - 02/11/13 10:09 PM

Home Inspection Carolina inspector Chip Sprague of Charlotte NC was inspecting a home in the Dilworth section of Charlotte when he found a duct that was pieced together with garbage bags, tape, paper clips and staples. This duct was losing air all over the crawl space and causing the owner unecessarry power bills. The sad part is that this had been going on for years. This needs to be fixed.
 
Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your … (1 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Before You Move In..... - 12/15/11 09:59 AM

So you have bought the new house and picked out the colors and the window treatments, you had the home inspected and the repairs have been made are you ready to move in?  Well one thing you might not realize is that there are about four diferent types of dyer plugs out there and depending on the year your house was built and the year your dryer was manufactured they may or may not match up.  What can you do?  Actually it's a pretty easy fix as you can go to Lowes or Home Depot an buy the chord that … (1 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Poor Drainage Found on Charlotte Home Inspection - 11/01/10 11:54 PM

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin found high moisture in the right rear corner of a Fort Mill home he was recently inspecting.  When he inspected the outside he found the cause for this.  The soil or ground was sloped towards the house on the right rear corner of the house.  The soil should plane away from the house and drop "1 for every "10 to keep water away from your foundation.  If not the water will eventually cause the footers to settle an cause cracking along with a whole host of moisture related problems in the crawlspace.
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home inspection charlotte: Do You Know What a C.L.U.E. Report is? - 07/22/10 12:49 AM
What is C.L.U.E.?   C.L.U.E. stands for "Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange" and is a claims history database that enables insurance companies to access consumer claims information when they are underwriting or rating an insurance policy. As C.L.U.E. reports play an increasingly important role in real estate transactions, inspectors will find their clients more curious about how C.L.U.E. reports can affect them.  
C.L.U.E. was created in 1992 and is administered by ChoicePoint, a data aggregation company. Roughly 600 homeowners' insurers (about 90% of insurers) contribute claims data to the database. Most insurers renewing existing policies do not access C.L.U.E. reports at renewal, … (4 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Monroe Home Inspector Finds Gutter Trouble - 09/16/09 10:38 AM
Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina was recently doing a home inspection in Monroe NC near Charlotte when hw noticed some trouble with the gutter system There are several causes of overflowing gutters. In could be that they are clogged, rusted or leaking at the seams. They might also be loose or sloped the incorrect direction. To find out for sure what the problem might be you need to climb up on a ladder to inspect your gutters. Overflowing gutters can cause problems worse than just stained siding. The repeated flow of water from overflowing gutters can cause wood siding to … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: How Do You Know If A Leak is Active - 09/16/09 10:31 AM
Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina recently used a Rigid See Snake to find out where a plumbing leak was in the ceiling od a Charlotte home. The advantage of this is that we did not have to tear out the whole ceiling to find out where the leak was. The new RIDGID® SeeSnake® micro™ Inspection Camera allows you to perform detailed visual inspection in hard to reach areas. Its comfortable pistol grip design and forward facing controls make it easy to detect and diagnose the unreachable. Available with a 17mm camera head for general use or a 9.5mm camera head … (1 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Exposed Raw Wood - 09/16/09 10:22 AM
During a recent home inspection in Waxhaw Nc by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin, he found exposed raw exterior wood that is going to be vulnerable to the weather which could now delaminate and weather. All exterior wood on a house needs to be primed painted and caulked to be protected. After you've cleaned, sanded, and masked, don't forget the important step of priming exterior surfaces. Bare wood needs a primer to seal the surface. You'll use less topcoat and the color will lay rich on the top layer. If the surface is new construction or a recent repair, or if … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Roof Inspection - 09/16/09 10:08 AM
Recently a Charlotte home inspector found a problem on a porch roof while doing a Waxhaw home inspection. The proble with this roof was that there was troff on the front edge of the roof and nowwhere for the water to go, The water is going to trapped and run down the wall. This could lead to mold and deteriation of the wal. If you have any home inspection or roff inspection questions, please contact Preston Sandlin at http://www.askthecharlotteinspector.com http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Clogged Condensation Line Found During Charlotte Home Inspection - 09/16/09 09:56 AM

In August of 2009 Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was inspection a house near Concord NC when he noticed water dripping out of the condensation overflow pipe. This owner was aware of the dripping becuse of the stepping stone there but he or she may have been unaware of exactly what was going on. The primary line has clogged probably as the result of a dirty or wrong size filter. This dirt and debris gets in the coil as it did in this Concord home and drains down into the condensation line which cloggs it. The condensation ten overflows into … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Tree Too Close To The House - 09/16/09 09:48 AM
Recently Charlotte home inspector found a birch tree too close to the house in the Piper Glen section of Charlotte NC. When you see the damage that a trees surface roots can do to a sidewalk, it may seem reasonable to infer they could damage a buildings foundation in a similar fashion. However, most tree roots are found in the top 6 18 inches of soil where there is a favorable balance of moisture, oxygen and nutrients. While roots can damage a relatively thin layer of pavement overlying the soil as they grow, most foundations in western Pennsylvania are much deeper. … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Air Condition Trouble - 09/16/09 09:39 AM
Recently Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin performed a home inspection in the Piper Glen area of Charlotte. While performing the inspection he noted that the AC units where not level. If these units are nt level it will cause the lubricant to settle on one end and burn the fan motor out prematurely. For more home inspection or air condition information go the our site http://wwwcharlottenchomeinspector.com http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com … (1 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Inspector Finds Trim Problems Around Front Door During A Charlotte Home Inspection - 09/16/09 09:31 AM
Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin shows some of the problems with ornate moulding around the front door trim. If moisture gets behind the wood where it is not primed and painted. You must keep all the seams caulked and sealed. http://www.askthecharlotteinspector.com http:// www.homeinspectioncarolina.com … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Finds A Leaky Fountain - 09/16/09 09:19 AM
Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin recently found a leaky fountain near Remax Metro in Charlotte NC The tile on the interior lining of this fountain is failing causing it to leak continiously. Home Inspection Carolina inspectst fountains as well as structural and mechanical and termite inspections. If you have home inspection questions or you are in need of an inspection near Charlotte, Mint Hill, Gastonia, Weddington, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Fort Mill, or Rock Hill go to http://www.askthecharlotteinspector.com http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Live Termites in Mint Hill House - 09/10/09 08:35 AM
Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina found live termite while performing a home inspection in Mint Hill NC. The termites had come up the expansion crack between the slab of the garage and the veneer wall of the crawlspace. There were several tubes. When the inspector pulled the stored items away he found live termites in a box of tiles. Termites come from the ground and return to the ground for moisture. They forage for cellelose material like wood or paper. Termites can squeeze through an area as small as 1/32 of an inch. If you have any … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspector Teaches About Carpenter Ants - 07/08/09 04:12 AM
http://www.charlottenchomeinspector.com Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina recently taught a CE class for the Superior School of Real Estate in Charlotte North Carolina entitled "What's Bugging You" This is a new elective offered by the Charlotte Real Estate School. It covers the standard NC termite letter or WDIR (Wood Destroying Insect Report) The limitation and implications of the report as it relates to the real estate transaction. They also cover all the wood destroying insects including termites, powder post beetles, old house bores, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees. In this poertion of the class Preston teaches about carpenter … (1 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Inspector Tells The Best Way To Remove Exterior Paint - 07/08/09 03:32 AM
There are a few different methods for removing outdoor paint. Depending on the overall project, you’ll either want to remove all of the old paint or remove enough of it to allow a new coat of paint to adhere without the risk of chipping. If the painted surface is wood: When refinishing a wooden deck or fence, the best method for removing old paint is to use a power sander. A sander will take off the top layer of the wood, however be careful not to overdo it. Because the project is outdoors, ventilation is not a problem, but you should … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: The Quest For Great Drinking Water - 07/08/09 03:19 AM
Americans spend millions of dollars on the water they drink, and not just for bottles of Evian. We spend countless dollars each year in search of just the right home water treatment system. In fact, according to an association that monitors water quality, one out of every ten Americans now uses a home water treatment unit, so it’s a good idea for real estate professionals to know a little bit about the various units. These units can range from simple pitchers to costing less than twenty dollars to sophisticated whole-house water filtration systems costing several thousand dollars. There are a variety … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Home Inspectors Tell How To Find P-Trap If You Can't See It - 06/26/09 06:49 AM
http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com During a recent home inspection in Waxhaw NC, a Charlotte inspector found a drain on a tub that had been added where the p trap was not visible. The problem on the home inspection is that there is no p trap visible. You could not find it without tearing up the floors. The builder says it was there but this was not good enough for the buyer. What is the best option? Charlotte Inspector Preston Sandlin brought a see snake which is a flexible light camera extension that puts what is seeing on an LCD Screen. He put that dow … (0 comments)

home inspection charlotte: Charlotte Inspector Reveals How To Know When You Need A New Roof - 06/18/09 11:55 PM
While performing a home inspection in Chantilly, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin noticed a roof that was in need of replacement. How do you know when you need a new roof? The following are some things that home inspectors typically look for. Leaking roofs, poor drainage, and clogged gutters and downspouts can lead to significant water damage inside your home. We have listed two ways to help determine if you need a new roof. If you need assistance with determining if you need a new roof, please contact us and we will happy to send … (1 comments)