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Inspection Report
An home inspection report from an independent home inspector can save you aggravation and money. Home inspections should be carried out prior to moving into the new home. Obtain a copy of the inspection report and review it with the builder. read more... -
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Building Inspector
A building inspector is the quality control inspector between the contractors and the homeowners. Building inspectors need to work with the builders to ensure all aspects of the home construction meet the standards. In some areas, there may be both a city building inspector and a country building inspector. read more...
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Real Estate Inspection
When purchasing an existing home, inspections are needed. Home inspection will disclose defects you might miss. Home inspection services will perform your real estate inspection. Be sure to get a copy of the inspection report after the building inspection has been completed. read more...
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Building Inspection
A building inspection helps protect the building occupant. Building inspections are performed throughout the building or remodeling project. A local government agency normally provides the actual building inspection service.
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Camera Inspection
A camera inspection might be required for your project. A pipe inspection camera is available, but a sewer inspection camera might be too specialized if you need to inspect inside walls, behind appliances, etc. A great camera for an inspection would be a micro-inspection camera. Not only can it fit in tight places, but it has a digital camera for taking photographs. read more... -
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Home Inspector
A home inspector today needs to be a certified home inspector. Many states require home inspection training if you want to join the ranks of home inspectors.
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Inspection Services
Home inspection services are a must when purchasing or building a home. A home inspection can uncover defects that will save you costly repairs down the road. Building inspections services can include soil inspection, foundation inspection and electrical and plumbing inspections. read more...
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Home Inspection
A home inspection is a valuable took when purchasing a home. Home inspections can uncover costly defects you might not see. Be sure the home inspection services provide a written home inspection form. read more...
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Suing a Home Inspector
Home inspectors can make mistakes, but defects in a house can happen long after the inspector has gone. You should be there the day the inspection happens and take your own photos so that you have a visual record of the condition of the home. read more...
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Home Inspections Gone Wrong
Home inspections are a powerful tool to help you buy a home in great shape. But some professional home inspections are not that professional. Not all home inspectors are trained properly and some certifications that are on the business card of the inspector are worthless. read more...
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Whole House Inspection Checklist
Thousands of people tag along with realtors all across the USA each and every day. The buyers are looking at pre-owned houses some of which might have a collection of disguised defects. Doesn't it make sense to go to the appointment with a checklist that forces you to look past all of the fresh paint and apple-pie aroma? I have an amazing checklist that can save you HUNDREDS, if not THOUSANDS, of dollars. read more...
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New Construction Inspections
Homebuilders are not all alike. Some have higher standards than others and treat the Building Code as a set of minimum standards. If you want a professional to build your home, go to where they buy their materials. read more...
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The Existing Home Inspection
Home inspection is a huge industry. Home inspectors look for drainage, structural, moisture and defects in a home. Home inspection training takes a while and requires experience. With my home inspection checklist, you can do the entire process yourself! read more... -
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Home Inspector Certification Associations
Not every home inspector has the qualifications to perform a thorough home inspection. When inviting home inspectors into your house, make sure they are a seasoned professional. A certified home inspector is a member of a reputable organization, like the following three listed certification associations. read more...
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Home Inspection Checklist
Here is a home inspection checklist that should allow you to spot potential problems before you hire a professional home inspector. If you spot a problem that is described below, you may choose to ask some probing questions of the Realtor or the home owner. If the answers you receive don't sound right, you may choose not to make an offer on the house. read more...
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Home Inspectors & Buying New Homes
When buying a new or existing home, you need some help. A home inspector can help be your guide when you're looking at buying a new home. The best help comes from this person who has no emotional attachment to the buying transaction whatsoever. Here are some tips to keep in mind. read more...
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Permits Don't Mean Quality Work
Your home is built to Building Code and passes all inspections. Does this mean you have a high-quality finished home? Maybe not. If you have questions regarding quality, arrange to shadow your home inspector when he comes. read more...
