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Henry Valenzano CMI (Hank) is the only Board Certified Master Inspector in Southern Colorado I am insured and bonded with over Thirty years of training and experience to inspect your home. Know Your Home Before You Buy |
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who does the home inspector work for A: The home inspector should work for you Not the seller or the realtor. At (Double Check Home Inspection LLC) I work for you and with you. If after the inspection you need something explained to the seller or the realtor I am always available with your permission. Q: What is a home inspection and why do we need one? A: A home inspection is like putting your home through a physical exam by an objective professional. All the major systems and components of the house are checked top to bottom. This includes the plumbing, electrical and heating systems, as well as the structural components, such as the roof and crawl space. Q: Does the house have poor drainage? A: This is the most common problem found by home inspectors. To improve drainage, you may have to install a new system of roof gutters and downspouts or have the lot re-graded to better channel water away from the house. Q: Does the house have faulty wiring? A: An insufficient or out-of-date electrical system is a common problem, especially in older homes. This is a potentially hazardous defect and not to be taken lightly. You may have to replace the entire electrical system, or at least part of it, to bring this home up to code or to make it safe. Q: Does the house have plumbing problems? A: The most common plumbing defects include old or incompatible piping materials and faulty fixtures or waste lines. These may require simple repairs, such as replacing a fixture, or more expensive measures, such as replacing the drain line itself. The only way to tell the condition of the main drain line is to have us scope the main drain. Q: Does the house have minor structural damage? A: Minor structural damage means the house is not likely to fall down, but you should deal with the problem before it becomes more serious. Such damage is usually caused by water seepage into the foundation, floor joists, rafters or window and door headers. First you need to fix the cause of the problem (a leaky roof, for example), then repair or replace any damaged pieces. The more extensive the damage, the more expensive it will be to repair. Q: Does the house have an unsafe heating system? A: An older heating system or one that has been poorly maintained can be a serious health and safety hazard. You may have to repair or replace the old furnace. This is a major expense, but new furnaces are more energy-efficient, which will probably save you money down the line. If your heating system is anything but electrical, install carbon monoxide detectors in a couple of locations in the house. Q: Will the exterior let in water and air around windows and doors? A: This usually does not indicate a structural problem, rather poor caulking and weather stripping that require relatively simple and inexpensive repairs around windows and doors.. Q: Does the house have adequate ventilation? A: Poor ventilation can result in too much moisture that wreaks havoc on interior walls and structural elements. It can also exacerbate allergic reactions. Install ventilation fans in every bathroom if there are no windows, and regularly open all the windows in your home. To repair damage caused by poor ventilation, you may only have to replace drywall and other inexpensive pieces. If you have to replace a structural element, it will be more expensive. Residential Home and Commercial Building Inspections available 7 Days a week to fit your busy schedule. Call now until 8:pm to schedule your appointment.Contact Information
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