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Home inspection Termite inspection
Radon testing
Mold testing
Pool Inspection
Chimney Level Two inspection
In Ground oil tank search
Septic inspection
Soil Testing for Contamination
What's Included in a Home Inspection
EXTERIOR - grounds, sidewalks, driveway, foundation, siding, porches, decks, roof covering and condition, chimney, gutters, skylights, patios, vegetation too close to the house.
GARAGES - All garages will be inspected both on the exterior and interior. Also inspected the structure, all vehicle garage doors, other doors will be inspected for function and fire safety. The garage electrical system and outlets, walls, ceiling and attic will be inspected. To sum up, the complete garage will be inspected.
INTERIOR OF HOUSE - All rooms which included floors, walls, ceiling, trim work, stairs, windows, doors, lights, electrical outlets, all bathrooms and water fixtures, fireplaces, heat and a/c supply and returns.
KITCHEN - Structure, floor, walls ceiling, tile work, all cabinets, counter tops, drawers, stove, sink and sink plumbing, ventilation, all kitchen fixtures, electrical outlets, microwave, garbage disposal, the dishwasher will be run through a full cycle.
BATHROOMS - The bathroom will be inspected very carefully because water rots wood and the bathroom is where there is heavy water use.
The bathroom inspection included, floor and tile work, walls and ceiling, toilet, sink, shower pan and tile work, bathtub and tile work around the tub, lights, water flow and pressure, cabinets and visible plumbing.
BASEMENT AND CRAWLSPACES - Structural, foundation floor, walls for cracks or damage, windows, main beams and floor joists, finished basements, water or moisture penetration, visible plumbing and visible electrical wiring.
PLUMBING - All visible plumbing lines will be inspected and given a water test when possible. Which means all bathroom and kitchen fixtures and laundry plumbing and drainage. Main water Line and shut off valve. sump pumps will be inspected and tested when accessible and the type that can be tested by lifting the float.
HEATING and A/C SYSTEMS - The heating system will be run and tested for function and condition. This included the furnace function, filter and a heating supply in every room. The a/c system will be run and inspected
when possible, the a/c systems cannot be run in cold weather.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - The Main Line coming into the house, the electrical panel and visible wiring, electrical outlets and light function.
ATTIC AREA - Structure, flooring, rafters, roof decking, ventilation, Insulation, chimney and areas around the chimney, Inspect for water and visible moisture penetration. Any windows or vents and bathroom fan vent discharge area when possible.
Water Intrusion into the Home, The Hidden Enemy
Article By Gerald Warren
Member of NACHI and NJ-ALPHI
Buyers Real Estate and Home Inspection Tips
Under Ground Rainwater Drains Can Cause Basement Water Problems
A cracked or broken under ground elbow that is located right next to the
foundation can cause the same type water penetration into the basement
as a downspout discharging water right alongside the foundation. If
you have under ground drains and are seeing sighs of water or moisture
penetration in the basement in the area of a downspout, try the following.
Disconnect the downspout from the under ground drain, put a five foot
extension on the down spout and discharge the water on top of the ground.
Try that type discharge for a couple of months, if the wet basement area
dries up, there a good chance that you have a broken under ground elbow that is located right up against the foundation.
A common problem of a damaged and leaking under ground drainage system is the drainage pipe at the downspout discharge point gets blocked with leaves and holds back water at the discharge point.
The water laying in the pipe then freezes and cracks the pipe in cold weather. When this happens it's time to get out the shovel and start digging to make repairs. If your healthy enough to shovel, this job can be a do it yourself job.
Note, many time water or moisture in the corner of the basement is from the downspout discharging water right alongside the house in the that corner.
Article by Gerald Warren
What causes Mold in the House
Mold needs moisture or water to grow and become a health hazard. Mold in the natural environment is great, it breaks down dead organic matter such as leaves and dead trees, however, indoors mold can become a serious health hazard. Mold can make one very sick, some of the sighs of mold inhalation that is causing a health problem are the following: allergic reaction, running nose, red eyes, possible skin rash, these are just a few of the more common health reactions to mold contact. The more serious signs of mold health problems is irritation of the throat and lungs which can cause heavy constant coughing.
How to get rid of mold
Where there's mold, there's a water or a moisture problem. First correct the possible leak, any heavy moisture problem or water penetration problem, then clean up the mold.
If there is a lot of mold, say over 10 square feet you will need a professional to clean out the mold properly. if it's less than 10 square feet usually you can do it your self. The large home supply stores stock some very good mold clean up products. Caution if your going to do the job yourself make sure you wear a clean air breathing mask, wear protective gloves, goggles and protective clothing.
Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts Could be the Source of the Mold
The heating and A/C ducts is another area that should be checked when there is no visible signs of mold. Mold can stay in the ducts for years and not be discovered because no one ever looks in the ducts until there is a health problem. If there is mold in the ducts, you will need a mold clean up professional to clean the ducts properly. After the ducts are cleaned, the moisture problem in the ducts has to be found and corrected.
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