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About Bruce A. King
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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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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Home Inspection11/25/2009Bill 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 units10/21/2009Bruce 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 inspection9/25/2009Bill 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 approval9/22/2009Bruce 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 kitchen9/10/2009Bill 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 inspection6/26/2009John 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 home6/20/2009Bill 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 home6/13/2009Bruce 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 Inspection5/29/2009Bruce 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 problem5/8/2009Steven 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 inspector5/2/2009John 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 termites5/2/2009Steven 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 ...
FHA inspection4/23/2009Bruce 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 home3/23/2009Steven 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 system3/21/2009Bill 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 Carolina3/9/2009Bruce 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.3/5/2009Bruce 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.3/5/2009John 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 ...
mold3/3/2009John 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 ...
Gustavo2/13/2009Bill 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 ...
1949 home2/9/2009Steven L. Smith
  Q: I want to buy this home, but first I need to get a home inspection after I make an offer. The ...
  A: Esther, Chances are no inspector can tell you what is under the siding, unless there is a piece ...
1959 home2/7/2009Steven L. Smith
  Q: I am now looking to buy a 1959 home. It is a very nice home with no visible repairs needed except ...
  A: It is probable that a "popcorn" textured ceiling put in before the mid 1980s would have asbestos ...
1959 home2/6/2009Steven L. Smith
  Q: I am now looking to buy a 1959 home. It is a very nice home with no visible repairs needed except ...
  A: Esther, I cannot really get into house values with you. I would talk to a real estate agent about ...
buying a 1948 home1/28/2009Steven L. Smith
  Q: I want to buy a 1948 home that is on pier and beam. I don't know if it will be expensive to level ...
  A: Esther, I do not know that I can, legally, answer that question. That is a question of law. There ...
buying an older home1/28/2009John McKenna, CMI
  Q: Does a 1948 home need to be home inpected if you know it needs work, such as replacing bad wood and ...
  A: Always get a home inspection. There are hundreds of possible defects that could be hidden from your ...
buying a 1948 home1/27/2009Steven L. Smith
  Q: I want to buy a 1948 home that is on pier and beam. I don't know if it will be expensive to level ...
  A: Esther, you have a lot of questions there. Some of them are more in the area of expertise of an ...
Home Inspection on Foreclosed home1/26/2009Steven L. Smith
  Q: Me and my husband are currently in the midst of buying a foreclosed home in IL. We want to get a ...
  A: Jackie, The problem you ask about is common. Banks have homes they need to sell, yet they do not ...
real estate laws1/20/2009Bruce A. King
  Q: Is it legal to sell a house that is leaking carbon monoxide? I just bought a house that passed an ...
  A: Its generally considered legal to sell anything in any condition but any known problems with a house ...
water damage1/18/2009Bill Chester
  Q: I am looking at a house that experienced water damage. It is a foreclosure and I would like to know ...
  A: I am always concerned when I see water stains. I would want to know the cause of each stain and the ...
1943 home1/13/2009Bill Chester
  Q: I am interested in purchasing this cute home, but it needs a lot of repairs. It is a 900 sq. ft. ...
  A: Sorry for the late answer! I did not get the first e-mail so the system sent another. I obviously ...
Furnace needs replacing after purchase10/24/2008Bill Chester
  Q: My son and wife purchased a foreclosed home Sept, 08. They knew they had to replace the roof. But ...
  A: This is a legal question and should be asked to a lawyer. I'll add a few thoughts from my ...
Overall Home and Septic Inspection10/13/2008John McKenna, CMI
  Q: Mr. McKenna, I noticed a question you answered from another user about a septic inspection. My ...
  A: It is a tough call to say if the inspector was to blame on this one. If you agreed to have the ...
home inspection on a 1975 home9/28/2008John McKenna, CMI
  Q: We are in the final steps of buying a home. We have one already,but it does not fit our needs. The ...
  A: You need to hire a home inspector to tell you what things need repair in this house. Here are some ...
buying a 1923 home9/18/2008Bill Chester
  Q: What kinds of things should I be careful with and what can I expect during a home inspection of an ...
  A: Good question! There is typically no way to be absolutely certain. Ask how long they have been a ...
1923 home9/18/2008Bruce A. King
  Q: i want to buy this charming 1923 home. The plumbing has been redone recently and I'm not sure about ...
  A: Glad to be able to help you out, I know that home buying is a high risk adventure. Lopsided homes ...
1923 home9/17/2008Bruce A. King
  Q: i want to buy this charming 1923 home. The plumbing has been redone recently and I'm not sure about ...
  A: It would take me about 3 hours to inspect that house including a thorough crawlspace inspection ...
buying a 1923 home9/17/2008Bill Chester
  Q: What kinds of things should I be careful with and what can I expect during a home inspection of an ...
  A: Older homes frequently have more problems than newer homes however they all have the same basic ...
1923 home9/17/2008Bruce A. King
  Q: i want to buy this charming 1923 home. The plumbing has been redone recently and I'm not sure about ...
  A: Inspections on old homes are quite the challenge when done correctly. Many issues will be found on ...
country home9/6/2008John McKenna, CMI
  Q: We have been house-hunting and have found this country house but it has a septic system. The house ...
  A: You need to have your septic system inspected before you buy the house, especially considering the ...
negligent inspection?7/2/2008John McKenna, CMI
  Q: I'm hoping your can give me your take on an electrical issue on a home my wife and I recently ...
  A: I agree with you that the inspector should have at least tested a sample of plug outlets and ...

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