Brian Garrett
Newby trying his first total house renovation
30 September 2024 | 12 replies
HVAC duct work insulation is also deteriorated.No vapor barriers installed eitherSome fungi/mold growth notedPlumbingMultiple small leaks under sinks and from bathtub and toilets.House has Polybutylene plastic plumbing which is dangerousMain shut off valve is damagedElecticalSome small exposed wiring and bad splicing.Whole house has no GFCI's or grounding outletsInteriorMoisture spots on ceilingExteriorLose Vinyl SidingDoor Jams and Window trim have moisture damageDriveway need replacementRoofingMinor leaks noted in atticRecommended to replace roof covering, but not whole roofSome fungi growth noted in roofSo some of the question I am trying to tackle with this work is:How much should I budget for the main issues listed?
Logan M.
2nd Delivery of a legacy home, 9 more to go!
25 September 2024 | 4 replies
I would not reccomend them at all in you are in an area of with alot of moisture or rain.
Daria B.
Cost in a non-judicial state AL
24 September 2024 | 4 replies
I need some gentle guidence as a start in what direction to go to find out foreclosure costs.My JV partner and I own a note and the borrower has defaulted and not paid in several months.
Darrick Lowe
How to split heat and hot water amongst tenants?
27 September 2024 | 14 replies
Also they remove the need for a chimney and individual water heaters since the exhaust is essentially moisture. our HVAC does most of their work in the city if you want contact info- He's installed 3 for us just this last year lol In basic terms It would involve:-Permits / approval-Additional Meters X 3 (all thru UGI, they coordinate with contractor)-3 additional units to accommodate each apartment.
Christina B.
Service dog last minute disclosure
24 September 2024 | 15 replies
However, beyond giving this group an opportunity to do the right thing (I responded with appreciation for the transparency, the only 2 questions we're allowed to legally ask, and a gentle reminder that we are a dog-friendly property and it's a minimal cost of $20 per night), is there a better way to handle this?
Khurram Mirza
Sell or keep
19 September 2024 | 3 replies
After removing the mold risk and opening the walls we found moisture coming through the foundation showing improper foundation work done over time, including wood foundation being used in the rear.
Collin Luckett
Buyers want something fixed after closing
17 September 2024 | 1 reply
After looking at it, it’s not really leaking or dripping, more so just a little moisture around the seal.
Samuel Pierre
Real Estate Debacle
18 September 2024 | 3 replies
Heat and moisture gets trapped under the house and the heat wants to rise but the LVP creates a vaporlock, thus inhibiting the mold growth.
Elizabeth Rose
Philadelphia rowhome stucco water intrusion - possible negligence by city
20 September 2024 | 14 replies
My GC primed and painted over them a few times thinking they were just old, stubborn stains that needed extra product, but they kept coming back after each rainfall.I hired a water intrusion detection company to help me pinpoint the problem - they said the new roof seemed solid and that based on infrared and temperature readings, the moisture is coming in from the partition walls.
Eve Favorse
Dodged a Cash Offer Nightmare
14 September 2024 | 4 replies
There were temporary support beams in the basement along with enough moisture to actually grow mushrooms in the basement crevices!