by cfbi1 | May 22, 2014 | Home Inspection
In the past, building standards were not as strict and far more relaxed then what they are today. This means there were a number of various materials used in everyday construction because they were cheaper to work with. Unfortunately, it has been found out that some of the materials used pose a serious health risk, and only now people are starting to see the affects it is having on a person’s health.
The one material that brings the most concern is the prior use of asbestos in building and roof materials. At the time, asbestos posed no real serious health risks. Now however, it is known that if asbestos materials are broken up or disturbed the asbestos particles can enter the respiratory system and lungs.
The thing with asbestos poisoning is that the effects don’t show immediately and sometimes take years to surface when it might be too late to do anything about it. There are three main illnesses caused by asbestos listed below.
The first is, Mesothelioma, this is a cancer that affects the lungs and the lining of them, in addition to the digestive track.
The second is, Asbestosis, this is scarring of the lungs, which comes about from long periods of exposure to damaged asbestos throughout the years. Shortness of breath, that worsens over the years is one of the symptoms.
The third is, Lung Cancer, those who are smokers have a higher risk of this disease if asbestos fibers are inhaled into the lungs.
If you have any concern regarding the materials used in the construction of your home, especially if it’s over 30 years old contact a professional home inspection company. They usually offer a free consultation, and if they are not certified to handle asbestos inspections, they can refer you to a certified asbestos inspector.
If you would like to know a detailed list of items in your home that might contain asbestos, you can read more via the Consumer Product Safety Commission, here.
by cfbi1 | May 16, 2014 | Home Inspection
The buyer requested a home inspection and you just received the results. The outcome shows that there are quite a few repairs that need fixed. It can be easy to feel stressed immediately at this point, as humans stress is a natural thing feel after bad news.
On receiving bad home inspection results, it can be very easy to feel scared too. Do not panic! If you are the homeowner, looking to sell your home, then you have no real inclination as to how the findings might affect the buyer’s decision to go through with the sale. If the findings are bad, then yes, the buyer could easily back out of the sale. One option is for you to deal with repairs, and freshen up on your negotiating skills.
If you want to sell your home, and want to avoid being surprised by the results of a buyer home inspection, then it is better to invest in a pre-listing inspection before putting the house up for sale.
By getting a pre-listing inspection prior to selling, you are finding out the issues concerning your home. Knowing this vital information gives you enough time to decide to get repairs done, or possibly reduce the asking price.
This puts the responsibility of the repairs onto the person who wants to purchase the property. It also gives them an upfront idea of how much money they need to get repairs done.
In finishing, you can help prevent the breaking of bad news by getting a prelisting home inspection first. A completed inspection will give you all the details that you need to know on your property. What you don’t want is a buyer’s inspector presenting you with issues you never knew about your home.
If your home inspection brings some bad news, don’t worry. Take the time to research the options you have available to help you. Remember, if you’re prepared, then nothing can come as too much of a surprise.
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by cfbi1 | May 13, 2014 | Home Inspection
You, as a homebuyer, will need to do your uttermost to ensure that the property you are looking to buy is a safe and smart investment. This is why a home inspection is becoming an increasingly popular service in the buying process.
More and more people are contacting local home inspection companies to ask about their services, and about specialist services available to them. Specialist services include mold tests, well-water testing, thermal imaging, all are an additional inspection to the usual standard home inspection most inspection companies provide.
The answer to the headline question, do you really need a home inspection is, “Yes. Yes, you do!” Here’s the reason why, a home inspection is vital because it assists you in finding out all you need to know about a property you want to buy.
You need to know if the foundation is safe and not shifting. You need to know if the heating and AC system is functioning properly and it’s life expectancy. To find this out requires a home inspection, and a professional one at that.
Spending the couple of hours it takes to do the inspection walkthrough with the inspector you employ, will be the two of the most important hours spent during the buying process. In those two hours, you can ask any questions.
You will be able to see the property first-hand, and at the end of the inspection you will be handed a fully completed written report detailing any major and minor issues specific to that property.
In some cases, the property that you are looking to buy may need a pool inspection or termite inspection, it’s important to contact a local home inspection company who can provide these specialist services so that your needs are met.
One of the most important things that you need to remember during home purchase process is to hire a home inspector. They are the ones trained to provide you with valuable information in order to make an informed decision regarding any property you are looking at.
by cfbi1 | May 8, 2014 | Home Inspection
We know from family who have been through buying or selling a home that it can be extremely stressful time. In general, most homeowners are proud of their homes and have put years of hard work, effort into keeping it in good condition, and looking well kept.
So when the time comes to sell your home, and move on, there are some things you can actively do to ensure that your home is prepared for any type of home inspection.
Make sure that you have kept on top of small repairs that are needed within your home. You want things to be in as best condition as possible. Do this to guarantee the sale of your home. You don’t want the sale to hit any snags because of repairs that should have been taken care of years ago.
Make sure that your home is clean and tidy well before the inspector turns up to do his job. You don’t want the buyer’s inspector turning up at your door with the “prospective buyers” and you’ve forgotten that he was coming. The last thing you want to present is dishes in the sink, clothes on the floor, and all the rest that comes with home life.
Make sure that if you have any pets that they are not around when the inspector and buyer arrive. Some people are allergic to pet hair, and you don’t need the smell of wet dog, or soiled cat litter added to the air of your home at the time of inspection.
Make sure that you have left your home, or leave as the inspector arrives; you want the buyer to be as comfortable as possible when looking around your property. If a homeowner is present, it can be stressful for the buyer, and could put them under pressure that is not positive to the sale of the home.
These are simple to follow, helpful, and easy things you can do to prepare for a home inspection service at your property. You want it run smoothly; you need that sale, and you need to feel confident you did all you could to make that happen.
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by cfbi1 | Apr 21, 2014 | Home Inspection
It happens during every home sale. Homeowners neglect to prepare their homes in order make sure the home inspection runs as smoothly as possible. The advantage of preparing your home is it can ensure that you receive a thorough inspection report.
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Home inspectors generally arrive early to any property he or she is required to inspect, sometimes up to 45-minutes prior to appointment time. This gives the inspector adequate time to get any equipment set up that allows them to carry out a professional home inspection. As a homeowner, you expect and prepare for an early knock at the door from your selected qualified home inspector; by knowing this you can avoid opening the door with your bed hair all over the place, and yawning with eyes half shut.
If you know when the home inspector is coming, make sure that your home is clutter free. All crawl spaces and your should be easily accessible. What you don’t want is the home inspector having to move and rearrange personal belongings around in order to carry out their home inspection service.
Try to make sure your home is clean, clutter-free, and remember, if your home does have defects, don’t purposely hide them out of sight. Anything that is hidden will more than likely be found and any discovery of “purposely” hidden issues only makes you, the homeowner, feel embarrassed.
The best advice for anyone selling a home would be to get a pre-listing inspection carried out. Having a pre-listing inspection will give you the information that you need to get any repairs fixed to help increase the chance of selling your home, as well as, helping the process go as smoothly as possible.
