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3 Minutes on Thursday with 3-D
7-18-19 This Batavia home inspection revealed an imminent safety hazard. The exhaust vent has rusted and fallen apart. Exhaust gases, which may contain carbon monoxide and other harmful gases, are being vented directly into the crawl space. These gases can migrate...
3 Minutes on Thursday with 3-D
7-11-19 While on a St. Charles home inspection, the drain hose for the dishwasher was found connected to the plumbing drain pipe on the wrong side of the p-trap. This can allow sewer gases to enter the drain hose and into the dishwasher and house. Just think of the...
Sellers: Top 10 Tips for a Smooth Inspection
Sure, the buyer wants the home inspection to go smoothly, but the seller has a vested interest in that outcome as well. Here are the Top 10 Tips for a seller to facilitate the best possible outcome. Remember, a successful inspection is the first step to a...
HUD: “Get a Home Inspection”
None other than the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides an overview of home inspections and explains why it tells buyers to "Get a Home Inspection." Be an Informed Buyer It is your responsibility to be an informed buyer. For Your Protection...
Water Heater Temperature Safety
The water heater is a key component of a home’s plumbing system. Because of that, it's also important part of a thorough home inspection. One thing a home inspector should check is the temperature setting on the control valve. You use the control valve to set the...
Mammoth Misconceptions When Buying a Home
Common Misconception of Home Buying #1:Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. Thinking you can't afford to buy is one of the common misconceptions of home buying. In fact, most American and Canadian home owners would be financially broke...