Inspection Blog
Black Mold Mold that you find growing in a basement, generally begins with a poorly constructed foundation wall. If a foundation wall is constructed of concrete block there is a greater chance of finding problems, concrete block is porous and contains cavities that...
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Asbestos – Vermiculite – Uffi Insulation The following will provide you with valuable information on Asbestos – Vermiculite – Uffi Insulation, a must read for buyers and sellers. Food for thought, as a buyer and seller you must make informed...
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Don’t Feel Pressured by a Real Estate Agent Don’t Feel Pressured by a Real Estate Agent. Firstly the Real Estate Agent should have your best interests at heart, should be fair and honest, and most of all sincere! This evening I had the pleasure to meet a...
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Hot Reverse Electrical Outlet – During a recent House Inspection, my electrical outlet tester found an exterior outlet on a patio deck indicating “HOT REVERSE”, an electrician should look at this immediately. This has the potential to cause shock / harm /...
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Improper HRV Installations Recently I conducted an Inspection of a House that was just under a year old. The owners requested the Inspection because they could not understand why there was condensation on their windows during the winter months, especially since the...
Inspection Blog
Is this how your downspouts currently drain? If so they should be disconnected from the overburdened sewer system and spilled onto grade in a manner that does not adversely affect your foundation and adjoining properties. By doing this you are also helping protect...
