Home roof inspection

12 Sep

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Periodic Inspections Are Essential To Keep A Roof In Good …
Our roofs are constantly exposed to the harsh weather conditions to protect us. So, they can be damaged very easily and there can be many reasons behind that. Most of the causes behind a roof damage are related to the type of roof you … read more…

Mortgage Refinancing : Even With Bad Credit « commerzblog.net
I had a work mate who bought a lately contructed home just an over year back. And, at my request, he employed a very respected home inspector. In the roof inspection, the inspector spotted lots of the roof insulation dropped in a wind … read more…

Ten Questions That Are Important To Ask A Home Inspector | Free …
Make sure the inspector is qualified, knowledgeable and willing to inspect every aspect of the home. This includes the roof, plumbing, crawl spaces, electrical, structure etc… 9. Does the inspector belong to any home inspector … read more…

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Ten Questions That Are Important To Ask A Home Inspector
If you are in the process of buying a home or thinking about buying a home, one of the most important aspects of the buying process is the Home Inspection. Once you have a property under contract you … read more…

Home Inspection For Sturdy Roofing
Don’t you hate it when it rains inside the house? It brings a new meaning to the saying when it rains it pours. It’s not a good situation. Of course this normally doesn’t happen but if it happens … read more…

Dryer Vent Cleaning Clackamas County OR 503-863-7717 Clean-a-Duct .com
Dryer vent fires are now the number 1 cause of all home fires in the US, outpacing chimney fires. Dryer vents are one of those out of sight, out of mind things that you can’t afford to ignore. When yo… read more…

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Open Question: Buying first home: How to negotiate (private seller) closing costs etc?
My fiance and I are looking into buying a 3Br completely (and I mean absolutely everything) is brand new - walls, plumbing, electrical, water heater, roof- They flipped it & the guys been in construction for years. The only thing leftover from the old house is the poured concrete foundation.

They’re asking 178k. We got pre-approved for a 165k loan
We have 5k as a downpayment
Heres the question:

I want to negotiate that we pay 165 for the house and the seller pays all (or most) closing costs. Since hes not going through a realtor, would this be asking too much?

Also, how much does an inspection/termite inspection/title check for liens and appraisal cost and who should be responsible for paying this ? (If I am, can someone please ballpark how much this would cost?)

I really believe this home is in fantastic condition considering everything is completely new & his workmanship was well done.

Pretty much, we have 5k to use for getting a house, really not much more than that, so as its a buyers market we want to propose he pay the rest (its been on the market over 6 months)
we live in Shillington, PA if that helps
we were already preapproved for putting 5k down for a 175k FHA loan

Resolved Question: Consequences of lighting on electrical appliances and other fire-related questions?
Hi,

My newly purchased house was struck by lightning 3 days after I moved in. The lightning started a fire in the gas fireplace, and this fire propagated to the basement. The electrical system was also damaged. The main electrical panel “blew up” as well as some electrical outlets. In the wall below where the lightning struck, some electrical wires have been cut in two. Other visible damage includes holes done in the roof and walls by firefighters who wanted to ensure fire was not propagating. And, also very present is the smell of smoke.

I’m now dealing with my insurance company and contractor to have the construction repaired, and applicable electrical equipment and appliances replaced. I’m left with many questions and would very much appreciate guidance.

Here are some of my questions:

1. What items in a house will retain the smell of smoke even if they are not burnt? For instance, should I insist that all insulation in the walls be changed? Will rough wood (not varnished) retain the smell of smoke?

2. The embedded ceiling lights in my house do not seem damaged based on a visual inspection. Since no electricity is available in the house at this time, I have no means to validate they are still functional. Assuming they are, are there risks in keeping these equipments? Should I insist that they all be changed to avoid future malfunction of the equipment, or fire hazards?

3. Similarly, all of the equipment below in my house does not show any sign of burning or electrical “explosion”, but I am concerned with how safe they will be once they are put back into operation. I am also afraid they may stop working properly after a while. Would someone please have advice on the risks involved in using these equipment if they have been submitted to a high voltage deflagration? Are there items you recommend be systematically replaced?

a) kitchen fan and bathroom fan
b) electrical heaters (Convect-air type)
c) wall-mounted air conditioning unit
d) speakers embedded in the ceiling
e) various electronic devices to control lighting intensity, ceiling fan speed, etc.
f) home alarm system (electronic control panel, movement sensors and door position sensors)

4. Cables for TV, for telephones, and for speakers, as well as network cables were wired throughout the house. Since most walls are currently still closed, I cannot asses if these wires are burnt. Say they look intact, what should be done? Is it worth testing these wires, and if so, how is the testing to be done? Or since most walls will have to be opened anyways, is it just as well to replace all wires? If a wire still transmits the signal, but has been partially damaged by excessive voltage, what could be the consequences in the long term?

5. Can anyone recommend websites, institutions or others that could provide information?

Again, all answers will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!