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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Home Inspection Ewing twp NJ 08618

Home Inspection Ewing twp. NJ 08618
Mercer County NJ

For fire safety the door from the garage to the house should be a solid wooden door or a door with metal covering on the garage side of the door. The reason being, hopefully it would take twenty minutes for a fire to penetrate through this type door. A hollow door or a door with glass in the door is a safety hazard. Also the wall between the house and the garage should be a fire wall. In plain English that means that the wall covering on the garage side should be 1/2 inch thick, one hour rated gypsum board and if there is living space above the garage the ceiling also needs this type gypsum board. The gypsum should be sealed with fire tape to seal the joints and there should be no holes or opening in the wall for a fire to penetrate into the house The 1/2 inch and 5/8 gypsum is much heavier which makes it much harder to work with but the fire protection is worth it. The safety standards for a garage are very stringent because many a serious fire has started in the garage.

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Ewing, NJ, History and Special Services
Ewing, NJ Population as per the 2010 census the population was 25,790.
History - Ewing, NJ was incorporated in 1834 and is located in Mercer County NJ.
Police - the police department non emergency phone number in Ewing, NJ is
609-882-1313.

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Home Inspector Ewing twp. NJ 08618

Home Inspection Ewing twp. NJ 08618

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Home Inspection East Windsor NJ 08520

Home Inspection East Windsor NJ 08520
Mercer County NJ

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Home inspection Termite inspection
Radon testing
Mold testing
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Chimney Level Two inspection
In Ground oil tank search
Septic inspection
Soil Testing for Contamination

Dead Trees On Your Neighbors Property That Could fall On Your House
If the tree does fall on your house and the insurance companies are saying it's an act of God and are debating and dragging their feet about paying for the repairs, you could be waiting a long time to have your house repaired. To avoid this, write a certified letter to the neighbor that owns the dead tree informing him that the dead tree could fall and damage your home or property and request that it be cut down before a catastrophe happens. That letter serves as notice and if the tree does fall and damages your property there is no doubt then as to which insurance company is responsible and your damage and your settlement will be conducted much faster. A large tall dead tree can do a lot of damage that could take months to repair and that is if the insurance companies agree to pay the damages right away, Don't take a chance, if there is a dead tree on the neighbors property that could fall on your house, write the notification letter.

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East Windsor, NJ, History and Special Services
East Windsor, NJ Population as per the 2010 census the population was 27,190.
History - East Windsor, NJ was incorporated in 1798 and is located in Mercer County NJ.
Police - the police department non emergency phone number in East Windsor, NJ is
609-448-5678

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Bath Room Inspection
This is a quick overview of a bathroom inspection.
The actual home inspection of a bathroom would
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Home Inspector East Windsor NJ 08520

Home Inspection East Windsor NJ 08520

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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Home Inspection West Orange NJ 07052

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Essex County NJ

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G. Warren Home Inspection Service Areas
Middlesex County - All towns in Middlesex County
Union County - All towns in Union County
Somerset County - All towns in Somerset County
Essex County - All towns in Essex County
Hunterdon county - Most towns in Hunterdon County
Monmouth County - Most towns in Monmouth County
Morris County - Most towns in Morris County
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G WARREN HOME INSPECTION, IS A FULL SERVICE COMPANY
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. All areas will be inspected with a G Warren home inspection.

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. If the garage is loaded with storage, we will recommend to protect the buyer that a full garage inspection be conducted after the storage is removed

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. All rooms will be inspected very carefully.

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. With a G Warren Inc. home inspection all appliances that are included in the sale will be tested, no extra charge.

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. Water is the enemy, uncontrolled it will do damage and the bathrooms is where the water is in heavy use, therefore special attention will be paid to the water control and function when inspecting the bathrooms.

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. If there is one area that there could be problems it's in the crawl spaces, we will enter when possible and conduct a careful inspection.

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. If we cannot run the A/C unit because of the weather we will recommend in the report, to obtain from the seller a one year home owner's warranty. With a warranty the buyer is protected and has recourse if the unit doesn't function in the hot weather.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - The Main Line coming into the house, the electrical panel and visible wiring, electrical outlets and light function.
In the older houses we will inspect to determine if the wiring has been up dated for safety and look for any knob and tube wiring which by today's standards is considered really out dated and should be taken out of service and removed.

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

HOME OWNER MAINTENANCE TIPS
WHAT ABOUT TREES ON THE PROPERTY Trees can become a problem in several ways, listed below are some of the more common tree problem;(1) trees planted too close to the house the roots can damage the foundation and if the tree grows and touches the house it can damage the house. Other problems of trees too close to the house, the tree branches can rub against the roof shingles damage the shingles and cause a roof leak. Branches touching the roof creates a carpenter ant highway, ants come in from the trees more than climb the side of the house.(2) Trees planted too close to driveways and sidewalks, the roots can damage the drive and I'm sure everyone at one time or another has seen what tree root can do to a sidewalk. In fact some sidewalks slabs have been cracked and lifted so high that the sidewalk lifted slab becomes a trip hazard. (3) Trees planted in the front yard may be planted close to the under ground sewer line and over time the roots in search of water can penetrate and damage the sewer line. Needless to say when a sewer line is damaged it's an expensive repair.(4) Dead trees are a safety hazard and should be removed before the tree falls over and injures someone or falls over and damages the property.

Grading and Drainage Around the House
The ideal situation is all rain water will be drained away from the house. Uncontrolled water is the enemy, that can do some serious damage. Our inspectors will inspect the grading and drainage of the property to determine if any water is flowing towards the foundation. If any negative sloping is discovered, our inspector will recommend that proper grading repair be conducted before closing of title to protect the buyer.
Particular attention should be paid to the grading and drainage of older homes. The drainage may have been good when the house was built 50 years ago but over time with settlement of the grounds the sloping now may be bringing water towards the house instead of away from the house. Common areas of negative sloped areas directing water towards the foundation are the grounds, the sidewalks alongside the house, and a negative sloped patio. The last word, don't take negative sloping too lightly, it can cause some serious damage

West Orange, NJ, History and Special Services
West Orange, NJ Population as per the 2010 census the population was 46,207.
History - West Orange, NJ was incorporated in 1863 and is located in Essex County NJ.
Police - the police department non emergency phone number in West Orange, NJ is
973-325-4000.

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BELOW FOR DETAILED BUYERS INFORMATION

Main water valve location Things you should know before buying real estate

Roof shingles, estimated life Roof shingles, how many layers allowed

Garage firewall door and wall hot water tank bonding wire

The importance of a grounding rod hot water heater, what’s that rotten egg smell

Negative pitched areas alongside the house that causes water problems

Sprinkler system, winterizing the system Sliding screen door maintenance

Home owner furnace filter maintenance Electrical safety, what’s a GFCI outlet

Smoke alarms will save your life trees planted too close to the foundation

Vacant house inspection kitchen hood vent filter cleaning

Refrigerator water filter change Safety tip, wooden deck safety issues

Electrical outlets and extension cord wiring

Danger of large decorative rocks Dead trees on the property

Window air conditioner maintenance Trees near the house that causes damage

Spring inspection of the house exterior Winterize the exterior water valves

Long lasting roof shingles Why do stone steps crack right where the hand rail enters the step

Kitchen remodeling tips Main water valve function and location

Rain gutter maintenance Old house with knob and tube wiring

Electrical panel safety Do it yourself, how to install installation

Snow blower storage, so it will start next winter Asphalt driveway repair

How to restore an ugly wooden deck Save on lighting bills with florescent lamps

Importance of well water testing Rain water discharge area

Motorized garage door openers what’s that white stuff on the basement walls

Grading and drainage around the house Retaining wall and hidden expense

All utilities turned on before inspection Wood deck safety issues

Old cast iron drain pipes three deadly mistakes every home buyer should avoid

Damaged vinyl siding

Water quality Finished basements and water penetration

Main water valve location and importance Are environment issues included in a home inspection

Asbestos on steam pipes home owner’s insurance void if you own certain dogs

Entrance step inspection Outdoor grill damaged vinyl siding

Do I really have to test for radon Roof shingle selection?

Underground rain water drains can cause water in the basement the bedroom that’s always cold

Rain gutter discharge area Grading and drainage for water control is very important

A common cause for water penetration into the basement Final home walk through tips

Safety tip about deck balusters

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Home Inspection West Orange NJ 07052

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Home Inspection Verona NJ 07044

Home Inspection Verona NJ 07044
Essex County NJ

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affordable prices

Blog - Each Page has a Real Estate or Home Inspection Tip

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The main web site has over 130 Safety, Maintenance
and Real Estate tips for the new buyer.
Main Web Site Link - http://www.gwarreninc.com/

G WARREN HOME INSPECTION, IS A FULL SERVICE COMPANY
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

RAIN GUTTER DISCHARGE AREA

The downspout from the rain gutters should discharge the water at lest five feet from the foundation. I can't stress this point enough. If the downspout is discharging the rain water right alongside the foundation, sooner or later you will have foundation damage and, if the house has a basement there is a good chance that you will have water penetration into the basement. Believe it or not, most water in the basement problems are do to water being discharged alongside the house. With the average size house, it is estimated that with a one inch of rainfall 800 gallons of water comes off the roof. Usually the first sign of water penetration in to the basement is staining on the interior foundation wall in the corner of the basement exactly where the rain gutter discharge is located on the exterior of the house. All downspouts should discharge the rain water at least four feet from the foundation to limit the chance of water penetration into the basement. Believe it or not, Many times just extending the discharge area four feet from the house eliminates water or moisture penetration into the basement. Another problem related to rain gutters is overflowing rain gutters can cause water penetration into the house, particularly on a ranch or cape cod style house. The overflow water penetrates behind the upper fascia board and siding and into the house doing damage to the drywall.

Member of NACHI and NJ-ALPHI

CLICK ON ANY MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION TIP

BELOW FOR DETAILED BUYERS INFORMATION

Main water valve location Things you should know before buying real estate

Roof shingles, estimated life Roof shingles, how many layers allowed

Garage firewall door and wall hot water tank bonding wire

The importance of a grounding rod hot water heater, what’s that rotten egg smell

Negative pitched areas alongside the house that causes water problems

Sprinkler system, winterizing the system Sliding screen door maintenance

Home owner furnace filter maintenance Electrical safety, what’s a GFCI outlet

Smoke alarms will save your life trees planted too close to the foundation

Vacant house inspection kitchen hood vent filter cleaning