Home Inspection Services

Radon Gas

abek — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:01:58 +0000

Radon gas is turning out to be a major issue in homes and has been found to be the 2nd leading cause to lung cancer which is caused by smoking. Proper testing is important. It’s cheap and easy. The EPA states that all homes should be tested. Call home inspection services for more inf.

Pre-Sale Inspection

abek — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:25:36 +0000

For those that are thinking of putting their houses up for sale, a pre-sale inspection would be a great idea. It is the same as a standard home inspection and would list the defects that the house contains, A small repair on your end could be a big savings at the closing table. Call for more information.

Shadows on the ceiling

abek — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:50:11 +0000

As many people in older homes have seen, There appears unusual shadows on the ceiling surfaces. Ive been told that painting them doesn’t help as they return. This is caused by a temperature change between the attic and interior rooms. It is caused by compacted insulation or insulation that has been moved out of place. By replacing the affected area an then repainting the problem should be taken care of. The use of a infrared camera will show all missing or problematic areas. Call Home Inspection Services for more Information.

Ice Damming

abek — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:51:12 +0000

Ice damming occurs when melting snow on the roof drains into the gutters. At this point the water re-freezes. Enough frozen water accumulates and before you know it the water is seeping under the roof shingles as well as damaging your gutters. Water entry into the home is the #1 cause of mold conditions. Ice dam conditions can be prevented a number of ways, from adding low voltage heating elements to adding additional ventilation in the attic spaces. You can tell if your having a ice dam condition by the large icicles hanging from you gutters. Call Home Inspection Services for more information.

My Guarantee

abek — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:38:08 +0000

Home Inspection Services is built upon quality inspections, honesty and complete reporting delivered in a friendly, helpful manner. I go the extra mile to satisfy our customers. If, for any reason, you do not fully understand any portion of the inspection, I will gladly explain it, in depth. If, at the time of the inspection, I cannot meet your expectations, I will not charge you (note: I’ve never had this happen). On this you have my word!

Cooler Weather = Drafts

abek — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:18:31 +0000

It’s that time of the year when the weather gets cooler and, if you have drafty windows and doors, you can really feel it! Before the weather turns cold and your heating costs rise, call me to come visit your home to find those drafty areas that rob you of warmth.

I’ll come with my infrared camera and will easily find those areas with inadequate insulation that lead to drafty rooms and doors. You’ll be surprised at the difference it can make in your energy bills. They are predicting a bad winter; prepare for it now by calling Abe the Inspector today. 845-821-4063

Rainstorms mean leaks!

abek — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:02:07 +0000

The recent rainstorms have caused leaks to return to many homes. When it rains, you can see the water pouring down your walls, dripping from your skylights, or staining your ceilings. When you see leaks in your home, call me: Abe the Inspector. With my infrared camera and experience finding leaks, I’ll locate the source of the problem so you can contact the right person to address it. For example, it could be roofing tiles, flashing around your chimney, or a hole in the gutter hanging hardware. Armed with the right information, the fix for your leak can be easier than you thought!

Call Abe today to address those pesky leaks. 845-821-4063,