Posts Tagged ‘ repairs ’

How A Septic Tank Site Evaluation Is Performed

June 24, 2012
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When a property for either a home or commercial building is evaluated for a septic tank installation, the inspector is checking to see if the site is suitable for onsite waste water treatment. An evaluation is very important because it helps protect homeowners from incurring costs in the future if there is a...

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Eaves Maintenance Essentials for Every Homeowner

June 7, 2012
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  Eaves Maintenance Essentials for Every Homeowner Eaves trough a.k.a. Rain gutters, are an essential but often overlooked component of homes. Eaves trough prevent water damage to outdoor property, roofs, foundation, and landscaping, and also help protect against leaks, which is why regular gutter maintenance is absolutely essential. Although eaves replacement and repair is...

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Ten Things To Repair Before Selling Your Home

May 18, 2012
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Looking to sell your home but don't know if you should make repairs first? Why not take the opportunity to impress your potential buyer and really wow them with the quality of your home. There are ten simple things you can fix that will leave a lasting impression on your prospective buyer.

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  • Ask the Inspector: Inspection spectators - Leader-Telegram
    Ask the Inspector: Inspection spectatorsLeader-TelegramIf this is not possible, reschedule the inspection. n Inspectors cannot enter a home if there are unsupervised minors there. An adult must be home or the children need to be elsewhere during the inspection. Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and ... […]
  • The House Detective: Buyer regrets not having home inspection - NewsOK.com
    The House Detective: Buyer regrets not having home inspectionNewsOK.comDEAR BARRY: We bought our house about two years ago, but we did not have a home inspection. Since then, we've found problems that were not disclosed by the sellers or their agent. The worst of these is an addition that was built without a permit. […]
  • Q & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspection - Norwalk Reflector
    Q & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspectionNorwalk ReflectorQ. I have a home inspection coming up for my first house. I know I should be there but I'm just wondering if it is really that necessary because I'm very busy with work. The house is in great shape and my real estate agent is planning to work with the ... […]
  • Is a pre purchase house inspection really worth it - Wanganui Chronicle
    Is a pre purchase house inspection really worth itWanganui ChronicleThe cost of repairing houses like this can add substantially to the original cost of purchasing the house. In these cases, it would have been far cheaper for the potential buyer to invest in a house inspection first and potentially save tens of ... […]
  • What to Expect From a FEMA Home Inspection - Patch.com
    What to Expect From a FEMA Home InspectionPatch.comA FEMA video about home inspection is available online: www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5027 . You must register for assistance before an inspector can schedule a visit. Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the storms may ...and more » […]