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Home inspection of the roof
Home inspection of the roofOur A to Z master inspector, Cord Werner has completed the 8 hour intensive HAAG Residential Roof Inspector Certification renewal course. In the roofing and inspection industries, the phrase "Haag Certified" carries a lot of weight since it...
What to check before Hiring a Property Inspector
The purchase of a home or commercial property is a huge investment of money and time. We want our property to perform to our hopes and expectations. We need and want to feel safety in our decision. Many statements are made about property inspectors that you should...
Top 5 credentials for a Residential/Home Inspector
5 years in businessMember of InterNACHI or ASHIEPA Septic System CertifiedSwimming Pool ExpertiseHAAG Engineering Certified for Residential Roofs In addition to the list above, at A to Z Inspections, we also have the following: 20 years in businessOur lead inspectors...
A Home Inspector Equals a Commercial Property Inspector? Think Again
The basics are there, but you wouldn’t build a skyscraper on a house foundation. Sure, a few very small commercial jobs are basically home inspections. The condo office complex would be an example. As size and complexity change, home inspection training isn’t...
Professionalism in the Real Estate Industry
Actions, knowledge, experience, degrees, certifications, publications/articles, communications – all of these may indicate professionalism. Two questions: How do I become more professional? How do I identify a professional? Here are my personal commitments to become...
Checklist when hiring a Commercial Property inspector
Property Condition Assessment Certified -- Stop here if inspector does not have PCA, you shouldn’t use them!Thermal Imaging CertifiedICC Accessibility certified if building built before 1980Lead & Asbestos certificationsMold CertificationHAAG Engineering Certified...
PERHAPS THERE IS A REASON
Yes, there is a reason A to Z has been picked up in a client’s private airplane and flown to New Mexico to perform an inspection. It is the same reason that we have been hired multiple times by law firms as expert witnesses, that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce...
Commercial Inspections not a Major Cause of Deals Busting
A National Association of Realtors survey revealed, only a small percentage of purchase contracts fell apart due to a thorough commercial inspection.Inspectors are often feared as “deal-killers”. Very few sales fail as a result of inspections. A deal that failed...
One simple thing to do before a home inspection.
This is simple. Use a water hose and a regular spray nozzle.Before an inspection, Clean your outdoor condenser. Dirty A/C coils DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER OR JET NOZZLE. You could damage the A/C coils. Recommend you turn the power off by pulling the disconnect. From...
All commercial inspections aren’t the same
All commercial inspections aren’t the sameWhile office buildings may be in the same neighborhood as residential houses, they need different types of inspections.Is the commercial inspecction team you are interviewing certified for commerical properties? Our team of...
Dirty Coils in a home inspection
There are some basic things you can doDirty Coils in a home inspectionThere are some basic things you can do to improve your A/C performance. Extend the life of the A/C. Reduce your utility bills, and help when you have a home inspection. As a home inspector in OKC,...
What do home inspectors inspect
What do home inspectors inspectA home inspection is a visible and accessible inspection of the property.Surprisingly, you may find the home inspector will not do crawlspaces or offer residential warranty one their inspection. Believe it our not, they may not be EPA...
What to ask a Commercial inspector before the roof is inspected
Ask the inspector for certifications such as for the roof.You want an inspector that knows roofs and can tell if the roof was replaced correctly and within the normal standards and practices of the roofing industry. Our A to Z master inspector, Cord Werner has...
5 Questions to Ask A Commercial Inspector
What does the Commercial Inspection include?At A to Z commercial inspections we suggest you ask the company you are interviewing these questions: 1 Do they give an overview of the repairs and defects discovered; 2 Do they provide a risk assessment matrix of potential...
Remembering POWs and MIAs
In 1979, after 2,500 Vietnam-era families petitioned Congress for a day of remembrance for prisoners of war and those missing in action, Congress designated the third Friday of September as the National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Four-tenths of one percent (0.4 of 1%)...
What is a complete home inspection?
The standard rule on the three factors involved in every purchase The three factors in every purchase are:• The Price/Cost• The Timing/Getting the Product/Service when You Want It• The Value/Quality My life has gone very well because I accept general...
Top 3 Reasons to Hire A to Z Commercial Inspections
#1 The Choice when companies need the best inspection • Oklahoma Gas and Electric• Oklahoma Department of Commerce• Colleges such as OCCC, Rose State• OKC Metro Assoc. of Realtors• Trilink Restoration 50,000 sq. ft. facility • Shopping Centers in OKC• Fields...
Triple-net Leases
NNN Leases: Due Diligence Requires Owner and Lessee To Get Thorough Inspections of Property According to Motley Fool, a triple-net lease (“NNN lease”) is a form of real-estate lease agreement where the tenant or lessee is responsible for the ongoing expenses of the...
Local OKC Business Owner Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Oklahoma City - Jack L. Werner, Owner of A to Z Inspections, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is a nonpartisan small- business advocacy organization. Werner, a recognized leader in the small-business...
A home inspection includes the suction line
The home inspector will check the suction line insulation.This is a dense foam rubber insulation. Not a ridged foam made for plumbing lines. It goes on the larger diameter copper line. This is where the cold freon travels. Check it at your unit outside, by the unit...
Hiring a home inspector
Hiring a home inspector You want your surgeon, CPA, auto mechanic and home inspector to be up, and stay up, on the newest rules and information. Does the home inspection company have Master Inspectors? With over 17 years experience in home inspections, I have seen the...