Would you believe a simple device costing less than $25.00 installed improperly could level your house? This device resides on your hot water heater / tank . It's a temperature pressure relief valve (TPRV) which should be located within the top 6 inches of your hot water tank ...
Protecting the Client
Update on the following article, this house became a tear down. During a recent home inspection came across a situation in the foundation walls that was a cause for concern. I noticed three of the four corners the block wall foundation had separation. By itself this is not a major ...
Important Dates
The purpose of this report is to educate the buyer on homes built prior to 1977, on possible safety and health hazards. Please note, the pictures within this report are from homes inspected within the last three months of this year. This is a reminder; these products are still in use ...
Septic Systems
Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual and small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state and local responsibility. The EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state and local ...
Short Sales
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London A "short sale" is a real estate sales transaction in which the seller's mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff of less than the balance owed on a property's loan. This typically happens when a borrower can’t pay the remainder of the mortgage loan on ...
Buying a Foreclosure
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Purchasing foreclosed homes in desirable areas at below-market values can be a sound investment strategy. Appreciation on their original prices may be tax-free. Buying foreclosed rental properties can provide positive cash flow, as well as valuable tax ...
Hard Water
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London, InterNACHI Water "hardness" refers to the level of minerals found in a home’s water supply. Hard water results when an excessive amount of minerals, chiefly calcium and magnesium, are dissolved into water as it passes through soil and rock. The degree of ...
Bathroom Ventilation Ducts and Fans…most common cause for MOLD in attic space
by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist air to the home's exterior. Typical systems consist of a ceiling fan unit connected to a duct that terminates at the roof. Fan ...
Lead Paint Facts
Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead ...
Knob-and-Tube Wiring
by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. The system is considered obsolete and can be a safety hazard, ...
