A HOME INSPECTION... WHY BOTHER?
I'VE ALREADY LOOKED AROUND THE HOUSE & I LOVE IT!
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DID YOU KNOW? If you purchased this home without a home inspection you might be forced to upgrade the entire electrical system before you are able to purchase insurance for your home. BOTTOM LINE: A few dollars up front for a home inspection can save you thousands in the long run. |
Photo taken during a Chula Vista home inspection in 2009 |
This particular Chula Vista home inspection revealed that the home was in need of an electrical upgrade. Is this older electrical system unsafe? Maybe... Maybe not but, more and more frequently insurance companies are refusing to insure homes with 60 amp services (like in this picture), knob and tube wiring, and in some cases, even aluminum wiring. At the time of construction this size service was reasonably well suited for a home built in the 60's. However, the search for convenience, along with a technology enhanced lifestyle, has greatly increased the demand on electrical systems in today’s homes.
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A HOME INSPECTION... WHY BOTHER?
HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR FAMILIES SAFETY?
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Did you know? Unplanned fires anywhere can be dangerous --- sometimes even deadly --- but garage fires often inflict a great deal more damage. Most go undetected for a longer periods of time, thus spreading more quickly and violently. Do YOU know what to look for?
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The picture to the right is an example of a breach in the Garage firewall found during a recent Chula Vista home inspection. This is one of the more common safety issues I find during home inspections. The Drywall between the Garage and the rest of the living space should be 5/8” thick. This barrier helps to keep the fire contained inside the garage for as long as possible allowing egress from the rest of the house. Any breach in the Firewall should be sealed by a qualified/ licensed professional. I also recommend installing a smoke detector in the garage directly over the door leading into the house. |
Photo taken during a Chula Vista home inspection in 2009 |
A HOME INSPECTION... WHY BOTHER?
HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS INVESTMENT TO YOU?
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My Question for you? Would you buy a used car after only looking at it, or would you ask for a Carfax report and have it checked by your local mechanic? For most of you this will be the single biggest investment of your life. Do yourself a favor book a home inspection by a Certified CREIA inspector.
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Photo taken during a Chula Vista home inspection in 2010 |
This photo was taken during a Chula Vista home inspection earlier this year. The picture depicts the hot and cold lines supplying a washing machine inside the laundry room in. There wasn’t anything wrong with the supply lines at the time of the inspection. However, rubber supply lines have been known to burst. If this happens there will be up to 80 psi of water flooding your home. This might not be a big deal if the unit sits in the Garage. Think about what might happen if the unit sits upstairs and you are away for the weekend. Don’t let this happen to you. You should use steel braided lines on ALL sinks, toilets, and washing machines.
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A HOME INSPECTION... WHY BOTHER?
OUR HOME INSPECTION IS MORE LIKE A CLASS FOR THE NEW OWNER/ SELLER. WE SPEND APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS IN AN INTERACTIVE STYLE ATMOSPHERE GOING OVER THE MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL AND FINISHED COMPONENTS OF THE HOME. WE WANT YOU TO BE AS INFORMED AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY SO YOU CAN MAKE A DECISION YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT.
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