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Can’t I Buy A Home That’s Been Inspected?!?! – Suggestion & Tips #173

Multiple offers on a property? No time to get a home inspection done? Feel you need to present a “condition free” offer in order to get the house of your dreams? But what shape is the home that you … [Read More...]

Should Mortgage Lenders Insist Their Clients Have A Home Inspection? – Suggestion & Tips #172

Some mortgage lenders will not place a mortgage on certain homes because they have, for example, asbestos, vermiculite, UFFI (urea formaldehyde foam insulation), knob & tube wiring, 60 amp … [Read More...]

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Overhead Electrical Service & Trees / Vegetation – Suggestions & Tips #171

As you might imagine, there are certain clearances that electrical wires / power lines must have, for example, when they cross over roads, driveways, roofs, pools, walkways and when near fire escapes, … [Read More...]

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We do fantastic home inspections that tell you exactly what is wrong with your home. Buying a house? You'll love us because we help you avoid unpleasant surprises.
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When you purchase a commercial property, you'll want to know exactly what you're getting. Remember, you get what you inspect, not what you expect.
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Are you having problems with indoor air quality? We can do many types of specialized tests, including for mold, radon, CO2 and VOC.
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