News and Information on Home Inspections
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The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Home inspections can vary significantly based on factors such as the age and condition of the property, local building codes, and the expertise of the inspector. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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/QualityMy life has gone very well because I accept general...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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%)...