Archive for June, 2009
Friday, June 19th, 2009
Ask Barbara: Was oil tank ever on property? Have it checked outNew York Daily News, NYThe home inspector could not find evidence of a tank ever having been in the basement or a fill cap anywhere outside. How do I find out if an old oil tank is still there now or if it was removed properly? And if I can't find proof one way or the other, ... |
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Crack in uncovers major problemWINKNEWS.com, FL"Its not gonna collapse tonight, but given enough time it is a risk," home inspector Bruce Lunsford says. Holmes bought his Troon Lakes home new in 2001. A couple years later, he noticed a crack, but what he found underneath was much worse: a major ... |
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Barry Stone: No one disclosed: Who s to blame?(San Jose Mercury News, USANo one disclosed this to me: not my home inspector, the appraiser, the seller, or the agent. Do I have any recourse? 1) The home inspector, if he was sharp and experienced, should have advised you to consult the building department to verify permits ... |
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
Tips on choosing a home inspectorSeattle Times, United StatesThis week's topic is on choosing a home inspector. By DWIGHT BARNETT Q: I was watching a DIY show that featured a home inspector answering viewer's questions. The home inspector stated that the No. 1 problem with homes is drainage, yet when I asked ... |
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Should home inspectors inspect heat exchangers?Chicago Daily Herald, ILOur home inspector says the heat exchanger is not covered in a home inspection. But the heating contractor showed us the crack. It is plainly visible and could have been seen by our inspector if he had taken the time to look. ... |
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
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