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30 June 2018 | 3 replies
Also have a conversation with the main city building inspector about any possible problem or if they are aware of any problems at that address.
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1 July 2018 | 10 replies
.- I haven't gone through my actual due diligence period yet BUT I will have an inspector go through and I will then get my actual estimates off that inspection.
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7 September 2020 | 5 replies
My next recommendation is to contact an experienced building inspector and find out their busiest areas and what you could expect from them.
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2 July 2018 | 1 reply
I walked though using a home inspector last week and no damage to date.
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2 July 2018 | 6 replies
Also I think the reason why he hasn't signed on the offer or any offers for that matter is because the tenant in D has not been cooperative and he is worried the tenant will not allow the inspector to get into the property to do an inspection on the unit.
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3 July 2018 | 3 replies
If you are concerned you can hire a private inspector.
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3 July 2018 | 6 replies
Some inspectors won’t inspect houses of the neighborhood is too bad.
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9 July 2018 | 3 replies
But will see what the inspector has for me:-) Thanks
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9 July 2018 | 9 replies
(I've been friends with the inspector for 3 years and really trust him) All of the mechanical's, hvac, etc.
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12 July 2018 | 7 replies
The inspector said the house needed a new roof 5 years ago when I bought the place…When I walk on the roof there are areas of clear rotting in the sheathing under the shingles, it’s spongy as if there has been moisture intrusion and rotting of the sheathing…The roof is bowing in some areas also, and has a couple of curled shingles.