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| Moisture from sloping concrete patio | 8/29/2009 |
Q: We just had a home inspection and the inspector found moisture (wet boards) just below the concrete ...
A: I would advise that you have a qualified Professional do an invasive inspection in all areas that ...
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| Home inspection problems.. | 7/19/2009 |
Q: HELP!! Here's our situation. We purchased a home in Colorado April 24th, 2008. We hired a home ...
A: but you should never let the Realtor select your inspector. It is very important that you select ...
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| Home Inspection | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I bought a home in 2008. Prior to purchase I paid a home inspector to look at the roof (my main ...
A: Sounds like you have a case. Contact a qualified attorney asap. Every state has it's own set of ...
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| condensation inside concrete wall | 1/2/2009 |
Q: We were looking to purchase a home and the inspector found water on the concrete wall above the ...
A: Moisture can be a problem, so have a specialist look at it for the possible solutions. Moisture can ...
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| Water damage under tile floor in bathroom | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My wifw and I recently purchased a house,last week while going out of the bathroom that leads to the ...
A: Unless you can show that the seller tried to deceive you and hide the defect, this problem is ...
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| water damage in home | 11/3/2008 |
Q: We are interested in buying a home that suffered severe water damage when the pipe burst in the ...
A: Moisture in a home is conducive to fungi-mold, decay, wood destroying insects and corrosion of ...
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| Plumbing problems on new home purchase | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a home on Sep 1st 2008, Luckily we had a month overlap on another home we had and ...
A: If an inspector reports the conditions that are present at the time of the inspection and what he ...
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| New home | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I just bought a house - new construction. I closed in mid july and moved in at the end of july 2008. ...
A: I recommend that you consult a qualified attorney ASASP. It sounds like you have a major issue and ...
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| Home Inspection | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My family has an old home we use to use for summer vacations. The roof is now bad and it leaking. ...
A: If you live in a state that requires that an inspector go by a "STANDARDS OF PRACTICE" then you may ...
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| well problem | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My niece just purchased a home and has lived in it 4 days. They paid to have the house inspected. ...
A: It sounds like you need to contact a qualified well professional and find out what exactly what the ...
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| What repairs are needed before selling? | 7/18/2008 |
Q: We were just beginning to consider selling our house in Miami when we discovered a roof leak that ...
A: Full disclosure, regardless, is the best policy. No exceptions. Anything less will expose you to ...
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| Water Damage | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a 2700 sq foot house that was built in 2006 and has never been lived in. The ...
A: Without some invasive repairs, professional inspections and professional mold testing then you are ...
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| Mold Issue | 4/30/2008 |
Q: We are pursuing a house which was taken back by the bank due to lack of payment from previous ...
A: You need a complete home inspection and professional mold inspection. The lab samples will verify ...
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| Looking for a home | 4/2/2008 |
Q: John, When we bought our first home we found a lot of surprize fixit jobs around the house. We ...
A: Always hire a professional home inspector that does not have a backdoor relationship with the local ...
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| Inspection on a Foreclosed Home | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Greetings - before getting an inspector out to look at the property, what are key items to look for ...
A: There is a real temptation to answer your questions with a shot from the hip, but there is always ...
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| Fraudulent inspections and/or fraudulent sale | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I bought a house a month ago in Enid, Ok. We had a plumbing, electrical, and termite inspection done ...
A: Each state has it's own set of regulations and laws that may or may not govern the inspection and ...
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| buying a 1951 home | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of buying a 1951 home that needs some work in the kitchen and a new bathroom. It ...
A: Regarding the question as to the tub being refurbished... the answer is yes, but be careful. It may ...
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| several problems found in a house recently bought | 1/16/2008 |
Q: We bought a house last November and after moving in found the following problems: - termite damage ...
A: It sounds like you have some legitimate complaints and you need to contact a qualified attorney ...
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| Missed inspection item | 1/6/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased our 1st home in June 2007. We had it inspected by a certified local ...
A: If the inspector could not SEE the defect, then there may be a plausible excuse as to why they could ...
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| Home Inspection Errorr | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I purchased my home, a turn of the century home (built 1907), 3 almost 4 years ago. My problem is I ...
A: Like I said before, it depends on what the requirements are in your state. Some states require ...
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| Home Inspection Errorr | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I purchased my home, a turn of the century home (built 1907), 3 almost 4 years ago. My problem is I ...
A: Depending on your local area, there may be a certain limitation to how long an inspector can be held ...
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| roof | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I saw a house that was just beautiful on the inside, but my husband says that there was an addition ...
A: Yes... by all means get a qualified Thermographer to do an infrared scan of the entire house. It ...
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| roof | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I saw a house that was just beautiful on the inside, but my husband says that there was an addition ...
A: Depending on how the flat roof was built and what materials were used, is how the roof will perform. ...
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| condo inspection | 12/2/2007 |
Q: What certification should I look for in a home inspector. What would be a reasonable cost for that ...
A: You can find an InterNACHI home inspector here http://inspectorseek.com It is the largest home ...
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| Water Damage...repair or sell? | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I own an older home (1902) and have lived here since 1991. About 6 years ago the crawlspace just ...
A: It would seem that your first priority is to find and correct the source of the water under your ...
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| home construction mistakes | 11/21/2007 |
Q: How common is it for interior walls to be off a inch or less? Also, what about the home frame??? ...
A: If there was an easy way to know what is just a cosmetic problem or what is a real structural issue, ...
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| home construction mistakes | 11/20/2007 |
Q: How common is it for interior walls to be off a inch or less? Also, what about the home frame??? ...
A: When you see the walls and corners off then it could be just sign of poor workmanship or a sign that ...
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| Termite Damage | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I bought a home in Aug. 06 in Mississippi. We received a VA loan so all the inspections were ...
A: If the previous owner knew of the problem and intentionally tried to hide it, it could be said they ...
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| question about buying a forclosed home... | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We are in the process of buying a home, that has been forclosed. The sellers have taken two weeks ...
A: You are very wise to get the water turned on so you can have a full home inspection done. Do not ...
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| Stucco Water Damage found during home inspection | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I am purchasing my first home in Florida and decided on a home with "fake" stucco or I guess more ...
A: Please be VERY VERY careful in this deal. You are about to buy into several things that need an ...
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| defective house | 9/8/2007 |
Q: My husband and I recently brought a house. It is a 20 year old home. Our plans included pulling up ...
A: It sounds like your problems are related to moisture. Moisture is conducive to fungi-mold, decay ...
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| new home construction | 9/6/2007 |
Q: We are looking to purchase a home being built right now. It is in College Station Texas. The ...
A: I would recommend that you check with a variety of sources to verify a builders reputation, ...
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| disclosure | 9/5/2007 |
Q: One week after moving into his newly purchased home my son found water in the basement and plumbers ...
A: I would advise consulting a qualified real estate attorney and documenting everything ASAP. It ...
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| buying mobilehome found black mold | 7/6/2007 |
Q: If our mobile home is found to be infested with black mold would it be any easier to get out of this ...
A: I have no idea what your contract says, when you agreed to it, or what happened since it was made. ...
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| foundation concerns | 6/23/2007 |
Q: John, We are considering buying a 5,500 sq.ft home in the Ft. Worth area. Foundation problems have ...
A: You ask a good question. If you are concerned about this foundation, then the next buyer is going ...
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| Home Purchase | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I bought this house 3 years ago. I hired a reputable (at least I thought he was) inspector. ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your hardships. It sounds like you purchased an older home with old ...
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| new home construction purchase | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I am currently under contract to purchase a home that I have been overseeing construction daily ...
A: I recommend that you hire a qualified attorney and professional home inspector ASAP. You need to ...
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| Home Inspection | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of selling my house..and haven't had a home inspection in about 15 ...
A: Here is a general list of what many home inspectors cover: Foundation... Grading... Drainage... ...
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| What are the lemon Laws in Texas | 4/23/2007 |
Q: We just bought a house and closed on the 18th it has been 5 days and we found out yesterday there is ...
A: I recommend that you have all repairs done by a qualified Professional and document everything ...
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| selling home | 4/18/2007 |
Q: i am selling my home that was built in 2001 and is great shape. what can i do to prepare for ...
A: Sellers can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The inspection will go ...
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| taking pictures of property for sale | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I have heard that it may be illegal to take pictures of properties for sale which you are looking to ...
A: I would ask permission from the Seller, or the Sellers Agent, before taking pictures of any property ...
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| disclosure statement | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I purchased a home at the end of Decemnber and on the disclosure they stated that they repaired the ...
A: Sorry to hear about your roof problems. Some of your statements are a little too general to really ...
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| Home buyers rights or protection laws? | 3/21/2007 |
Q: My husband and I just recently bought our first home not even 90 days ago. This past weekend we had ...
A: Sounds like you really have a mess on your hands. I am very sorry to hear about what you are going ...
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| New Home Consturction/under warranty | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a new condo and had some issues w/ noise and not having in my condo what they have ...
A: It sounds like you may have some genuine complaints and I recommend that you consult with a ...
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| basement floor crack in new home | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I'm not in Texas but I hope this question is general enough that you get the idea. My husband and I ...
A: The cracks in the concrete can sometimes be small and normal cracks, or they may indicate a bigger ...
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| leaky roof/ceiling | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I just moved into my house and have a leak in the ceiling of my kitchen (from use of the bathtub ...
A: Did the inspector test the area for moisture with a moisture meter? Sometimes things look ...
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| Inspections | 12/15/2006 |
Q: We sold a home in April 2006 in Texas. In Sept 1996 we had had a problem with the upstairs porch ...
A: When you hired an inspector to inspect your home, before it sold, that is a plus for you. This ...
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| Concrete housing | 12/5/2006 |
Q: My partner and I are looking ot buy a property in England. The property was built in circa 1955 and ...
A: Concrete construction has some pros and cons. Please do not buy this property without getting a ...
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| Lying realtor | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I told the two realtors I would only purchase the condo only if they took care of the ever-dripping ...
A: Do you have any documentation of this agreement? If you do, then go to the broker over these ...
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| date | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have a Q reg buying a home with some consideration of build date. I.e.; abstetos was banned in ...
A: Each house is different from the next. A builder who does quality work and uses quality materials ...
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| home inspection | 10/21/2006 |
Q: Bought house in December 2004. Inspection report stated windows were stuck shut. This was not ...
A: It appears the Inspector told you about the problem. Good for the Inspector. The Seller did not ...
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| Sale of Land on Ebay | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I recently sold a lot that I owned on ebay. When I purchased the lot, I was given a map of the 3 ...
A: This question is outside the normal field of my experience, but I will give you my opinion anyway ...
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| Under contract but not satisfied with findings | 10/18/2006 |
Q: We are new buyers under contract for a townhome in Plantation, FL. We do like the place, but the ...
A: You are asking me a question that relates to legal issues and home inspection issues at the same ...
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| Contingencies | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I'm looking at buying a house built in 1923. The list price is $525,000 (Northern California) The ...
A: By all means hire your own Inspector and here is why: * What if the first Inspector was negligent? ...
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