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When doing home inspections, I find a lot of do it yourself roof repairs. It seems that home owners think that tar can be used as caulk around roof penetrations, and as a substitute for roof flashing. This is far from a good idea. Tar is only used to hold down roof coverings, and should not be us...
10/08/2009
Most people today are using the services of a licensed home inspector to assist them in making an informed decision on the purchase of a house. One of the areas of great importance is an exterior electrical inspection. All homes with overhead entry cables are inspected for its installation as wel...
10/06/2009
 The Electrical System is another important part of a residential home inspections for Brooklyn, NY home buyers. One of the first areas that is inspected is the incoming service. Above ground cables that come from the utility pole connecting to the service entrance conductors of the house is call...
10/05/2009
I recently did a home inspection in Uniondale, New York, what I found was what appeared to be mold growth in some parts of the house.  As usual I start my inspection on the outside to find any areas where water may make its way into the structure and I found some areas that needed to be addressed...
09/29/2009
When doing Uniondale, NY home inspections, I find there are many homes that are equiped with Buried oil tanks. In fact throughout long island, it is not uncommon to find many homes with buried oil tanks. In older properties whose homes or domestic water  are heated with oil, buried ferrous metal ...
09/21/2009
Before purchasing your home in Brooklyn, NY a Water Heater Inspection is part of the inspection for the components in the home. Water heaters like anything else needs to be maintained for it to function properly. There are several types of water heaters installed in residential homes. The most co...
09/17/2009
Uniondale, NY Mold inspections is something home buyers may want to consider before making a purchase. There are many things in the environment that can greatly affect the condition of a home. Termites, Carpenter Ants, and other wood destroying insects if undetected will effect costly damage. Ano...
09/15/2009
Many homes in Uniondale and through out Long Island have attic space. Attic Inspections for Uniondale home buyers is another important part of the home inspection. An attic inspection consist of determining if there is insulation that is firmly placed between the ceiling joist or roof rafters. If...
09/10/2009
Very often when performing a home inspection on the exterior of a property, I come across a poorly maintained drainage system from the gutters, downspouts and extensions. So today it was no different. At this inspection there were no extensions on the rear and side of the house, and to make the c...
09/09/2009
Nassau County has some really great neighborhoods , and features some of the best design homes around. Roof inspections for Nassau County home buyers is a very important part of a home inspection. Replacing the roof covering can be very expensive , so it is wise to have the roof inspected so that...
09/07/2009
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