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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Home Inspection Cost | 11/5/2011 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: What would be the estimated cost to perform a home inspection in NJ? It's a newly built townhouse, ... A: I recommend that you look for a home inspector who has met the qualifications to become a certified ... | ||
| Home Inspection Cost | 11/4/2011 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: What would be the estimated cost to perform a home inspection in NJ? It's a newly built townhouse, ... A: If price is the primary consideration you are looking for, then you are setting yourself up for a ... | ||
| Purchasing a Home to Renovate | 10/24/2011 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: I wasn't sure whether to ask this question of a real estate professional or a home inspector, but I ... A: Having a building inspected before you make your final deal is ALWAYS better. Why not? The more ... | ||
| Selling an inspection | 9/16/2011 | Darrell Bell |
| Q: We were in the process of buying a home; which we had an inspection done. But then the loan didn't ... A: A property/home inspection is typically considered a legal document. It does belong to you,however, ... | ||
| paying for repairs | 9/14/2011 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I live in a all utilities paid apartment complex named Mayfair manor apartments in Tucson az. It's ... A: Sorry to hear about that. This is not a home inspection related question. A local real estate ... | ||
| subdivision and inspections. | 8/19/2011 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: We are looking to move. we want to go to Florida. I have a sister down there that I hardley ever get ... A: Joyce, I can answer some of your questions, not everything. I do not know about subdivision fees in ... | ||
| Can I sell my home with plumbing improvements? | 2/28/2011 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: I am getting ready to sell my nearly 100 year old home and have a couple issues. Issue #1: Most of ... A: Ian, Regardless of the circumstances, this sure does not sound like what they call a "deal killer" ... | ||
| electrical outlets in Kitchen and bathrooms for FHA loan | 2/14/2011 | Bill Chester |
| Q: I was declined a refiance because they said I didn't have GFI's in the Kitchen and the Bathroom. I ... A: Lucy, It is not clear from your comment where your GFCI protected outlets are located. GFCI ... | ||
| Home inspection | 1/27/2011 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: I am on my third try. How do I pass the home inspection? ANSWER: Hire a home inspector before ... A: It depends what you want. Not all home inspectors do the same job with equal quality. Some use ... | ||
| Home inspection | 1/26/2011 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: I am on my third try. How do I pass the home inspection? A: Let him tell you what your home needs. Every home is different and their are hundreds of issues that ... | ||
| Home inspection | 1/26/2011 | Darrell Bell |
| Q: I am on my third try. How do I pass the home inspection? A: I'm not sure what you mean by "your third try"; would you care to elaborate? The question stands: ... | ||
| Home inspection | 1/26/2011 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I am on my third try. How do I pass the home inspection? A: I would need more information. Are you the seller/owner of a house that was inspected by a buyers ... | ||
| water damage? | 12/30/2010 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: Back in September we had our roof done and have been experienced something interesting. Not sure if ... A: Lilia, You are covering lots of ground there. I cannot give you a specific answer. Is there an ... | ||
| home inspection?? | 12/24/2010 | Darrell Bell |
| Q: we are selling our home in new orleans. we have had termite damage in the past. currently have no ... A: "floorbatting isnt good underneath a house and attracts moisture so they also want it pulled out for ... | ||
| home inspection?? | 12/24/2010 | Darrell Bell |
| Q: we are selling our home in new orleans. we have had termite damage in the past. currently have no ... A: You are referring to two separate types of inspections. If the termite/pest control report indicates ... | ||
| Home inspections | 12/16/2010 | Bill Chester |
| Q: I have seen an advertized home for sale in its as is condition and informing that lead paint, radon ... A: Andres, You will need the complete details on these items before you can place a dollar amount on ... | ||
| termites | 9/25/2010 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: we recently purchased a used mobile home in Chula Vista (San Diego) CA. We soke to find flying ... A: Barbara, I am not in California but I would doubt it. That is the advantage of having the ... | ||
| point of sale inspection | 2/23/2010 | Darrell Bell |
| Q: I am a property manager for a out of state investor (I am in northeast Ohio) and would like to know ... A: There is a lot involved in getting a physical inspection; too much too list here. Take some time to ... | ||
| fire rated doors | 2/22/2010 | Bill Chester |
| Q: i am trying to buy a house its a foreclosure ,the inspector said it needs to be a fire rated door 1 ... A: First my apologies for the delayed reply. My email has been down for a few days and sporadic before ... | ||
| Home Inspection | 11/25/2009 | Bill Chester |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are looking for our first home. We have found one that we like and got a copy of ... A: First some general information about inspection reports. There is no national standard for report ... | ||
| Bad stem wall between units | 10/21/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I am the owner of a townhome. I share walls with neighbors on both sides. I have had a constant ... A: Jennifer, Sorry to hear about all of the problems with your townhome. Issues such as these are best ... | ||
| Water damage repair and an up coming home inspection | 9/25/2009 | Bill Chester |
| Q: I have a home that i'm selling and have a home inspection coming very soon. 3 years ago we had a ... A: I get similar questions from a lot of home owners. The problem is that the answer would need to be ... | ||
| changing outlets from 2 prong to 3 prong FHA approval | 9/22/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I am selling a 1957 home in historic district of Haymount located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... A: I am not familiar with all the rules appraisers work under or FHA requirements as they change often. ... | ||
| GFCI plugs in kitchen | 9/10/2009 | Bill Chester |
| Q: We sold our house and the new owners are getting an FHA loan. It has been inspected and we were told ... A: I have seen more situations like this than I can count over the last couple of years. I do not have ... | ||
| mold issue not disclosed during inspection | 6/26/2009 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: We moved into our 16 y/o colonial last month. I was aware the curling shingles meant the roof was at ... A: The first thing you need to do is contact the inspector and see what his response is. Then if you ... | ||
| buying a 1940s home | 6/20/2009 | Bill Chester |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing this house that has some issues. It needs leveling(800 sq.ft.). It has ... A: In general terms you are correct that it is less expensive to rewire or replumb a small home ... | ||
| foundation crack 1920's home | 6/13/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I'm looking at a home built in 1920. It is a small home 1092 SQFT with a partial basement. The ... A: Most inspectors just recommend an engineer for foundation cracking issues. Close examination of the ... | ||
| FHA Inspection | 5/29/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase my first house via an FHA loan. I'm am particularly interested in a house ... A: I can give you most of the information but as with anything that involves the govt. there could be ... | ||
| termite problem | 5/8/2009 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: Will I need a different inspector for termites? I want to buy this house, but I can see that there ... A: Esther, Who needs to do the inspection depends on your state. In Washington, where I live, a home ... | ||
| getting a good home inspector | 5/2/2009 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: I want to purchase a home, but I am concerned about getting a qualified home inspector. How do I ... A: There are several factors to consider when choosing a qualified home inspectors. Your on the right ... | ||
| treatment of termites | 5/2/2009 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: If there is a termite problem, how easy and effective is it to treat it? This is a problem in the ... A: The severity of termite problems depends on how long they have been present, the damage they have ... | ||
| termite problem | 5/2/2009 | Darrell Bell |
| Q: I want to purchase this property, but it has some signs of termites. This is showing up in the ... A: If the termites are visible then they should be able to exterminated completely! I would have a ... | ||
| FHA inspection | 4/23/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: I currently am negotiating the sale of my home to a potential buyer who will acquire an FHA loan. ... A: It seems FHA only cares about things that they actually know about and it sounds like they may be ... | ||
| 1930 home | 3/23/2009 | Steven L. Smith |
| Q: I am contemplating buying a 1930 home but am a little concerned about some of the problems that I ... A: Sounds like you need an inspection. If a ceiling is wet, unless a plumbing fixture is above -- or ... | ||
| septic system | 3/21/2009 | Bill Chester |
| Q: Now, we're contemplating moving out of the city and into the countryside. I'm a little apprehensive ... A: Call your local health department or county building inspector to find out what agency in your area ... | ||
| North Carolina | 3/9/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: In NC's Charlotte area, how common are termite infestation in real estate properties? Best regards, ... A: Richard, I have not seen any published numbers on this. The difference between "termite activity" ... | ||
| Building inspector missed the potential for damp. | 3/5/2009 | Bruce A. King |
| Q: "Hi my mother in law bought a house two years ago. It was a new build and had all the relevant ... A: Sorry to hear about this issue. The laws there are probably different from here and you really need ... | ||
| Home inspector didn't spot the potential for damp. | 3/5/2009 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: It was a new build and had all the relevant checks, surveys and inspections done before she bought ... A: It sounds like you need to take the contractor and the inspector to court. Go get a good lawyer ... | ||
| mold | 3/3/2009 | John McKenna, CMI |
| Q: I want to buy a house that is a foreclosure, but it was winterized and there seems to be some mold. ... A: Not all home inspectors are a qualified (and licensed if needed) mold inspector and even some mold ... | ||
| Gustavo | 2/13/2009 | Bill Chester |
| Q: I am interested in found a home inspection company in Mexico, City, and I am looking for somebody ... A: Sorry I don't speak Spanish very well and write it worse. The only thing that comes to mind is for ... | ||
Home Inspection
Answers by Expert:
Bruce A. King
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions on technical issues related to homes and explain items you may have seen on home inspection reports. Also, I can answer questions about issues that have occurred after home inspections and give insight into what may have happened. I own B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC and am the only Certified Independent Home Inspector in my entire NC and SC service area. I do not market to realtors so I can tell it like it is, without fear of a big loss of revenue. Sellers can ask questions to gain insight for preparing a home for an inspection. Buyers can ask and learn about what to expect on older homes and even on new ones. I can answer questions about home inspection agreements and explain why they must contain certain elements. I also can answer questions about the various standards of practice used in the industry. I can also offer advice to anyone who is planning to enter into this profession.
Experience
Professional independent unbiased home inspections performed for home buyers for over three years. NC 2449 and SC 1597 license's, Home Building experience, Residential wiring experience, Residential framing experience.
Organizations
IHINA, INACHI, NCLHIA, PAHI
Education/Credentials
Home Inspector Training, and AAS Electronics Engineering
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