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Apr 28
1 min

Sellers present during a Home Inspection

For many reasons, sellers being present during a home inspection might not be a good idea. Usually, a buyer will feel more comfortable w...

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henry barrios

Apr 4
1 min

Nails above electrical panels.

We understand electrical panels are often eyesores and not part of your home decor and are usually installed in areas of the wall that wi...

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Wind Mitigation-Opening Protection discounts

henry barrios

Mar 26
2 min

Wind Mitigation-Opening Protection discounts

One aspect of the Wind Mitigation Inspection is the “Opening Protections” credit and it is probably the most frustrating and difficult to...

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henry barrios

Mar 25
1 min

Painting Roof Shingles

Painting asphalt roof shingles are a common practice among homeowners attempting to extend the life of their roofs. Asphalt shingles cont...

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henry barrios

Mar 12
1 min

Condensors having no identification

One of the greatest frustrations we have as Home Inspectors is the lack of identification from the air conditioning condensing units foun...

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henry barrios

Mar 10
1 min

Water Heater Pans

Here we see the importance of having a Pan under your water heater. A water heater drain pan is one of those things rarely mentioned unti...

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henry barrios

Mar 6
1 min

Relative Humidity

Relative humidity levels above 60% means that the air is too " wet". This can lead to a slew of issues including mold growth and damage ...

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henry barrios

Mar 3
1 min

Water Heater Installations

Making sure your water heater is installed properly is a big concern not only for Homeowner(s), but for your Insurance Company as well. T...

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henry barrios

Feb 29
1 min

Aluminum Wiring & Double Tap Breakers

Here we see two different Electrical Concerns not only for the Homeowner but for your Insurance Company as well. 1. ALUMINUM WIRING: Betw...

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