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The expert help
that you’ve been looking for without the cost
of a full home inspection.
While
looking for that perfect home, you may have questions
and/or concerns that will affect your decision whether
to buy the house or not.
Who can
answer the questions? Who can address the concerns?
Instead
of paying for a full home inspection, now there is an
easy and less costly method to get those critical
answers.
ASK an Expert.
One who is a licensed and registered
architect in New York and a professional with over 31
years of home inspection experience for advice. (bio)
For a
nominal fee you can ask your question and with the free
option of including photos you will have an immediate
answer. Of course without a physical inspection of the
premises comments will be limited in scope.
How does it work.
Email
me your question with photos (optional) and I will email
you my answer for $19.99 for the first question plus
$9.99 for each additional question.
-Or
Email
me your question with photos (optional) and we can have
a live phone conversation for $29.99 for 10 minutes plus
$9.99 for each additional 5 minutes. With this option
the first one minute for a general conversation and
introduction is free.
1.
Email
me at, -
inspection@optonline.net
- use your email
server.
2.
List
your question or questions
3.
and any
photos (optional).
4.
State
either option- email response or live conversation.
Based
on your request I will forward a credit card PayPal
invoice for payment. After the payment is confirmed
either you will receive an email response (if you
requested this option) or a phone call so that we can
discuss your concerns.
Simple,
fast and
without the cost of a full home inspection.
Email me at, -
inspection@optonline.net
Get the home inspection help and support you need
immediately. Here are some of the items that we
specialize in supporting:
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Structural problems
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Is the crack in the foundation walls significant?
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Should we replace the wood post supports?
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Is the sagging roofs a problem?
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Are the very definite interior floor slopes and uneven
floor a structural problem?
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Are those squeaky floors a structural problem?
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Basement seepage and leakage problems
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Is there mold in the basement?
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What is a french drain system?
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Does the sump pump indicate a flooding basement?
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Electrical concerns
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Is the electrical system adequate?
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Is the aluminum service wire a fire hazard?
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Is the aluminum wire to the electric stove a problem?
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Are the small gauge aluminum wires within the house a
fire hazard?
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Termite and other wood destroying questions
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The premise was treated for termites-Should I be
concerned?
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What should I ask for from the seller?
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Heating and air conditioning
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The systems look old and weary-what information should I
obtain from the seller?
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What is the expected life for these units?
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If the heating system uses oil or gas to crate the heat,
when the heating system is operation I smell of oil or
gas. Is this a problem?
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Is the buried oil tank a problem?
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Roofing
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There are two layers of shingles on the roof and the
seller tells us that you can install a third layer. Is
this right?
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What is the expected life for a asphalt shingle, roll
roofing, slate, tile or rubberized roof?
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There are water stains on the top floor ceiling-is this
a problem?
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There are pails in the attic area-is this a problem?
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There is moss on the roof surface- is this a problem?
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Exterior items
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railroad tie or stone retaining wall
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the grade of the landscaping around the house
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condition of wood decking
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pool
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driveway
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Other concerns
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