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A Touch of Green Home Improvement

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A Touch of Green Home Improvement

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At A Touch of Green Home Improvement we do everything you need done on your property, from small handyman jobs, landscaping, ponds, small engine repair, even automotive work. We do it all. Our slogan is "YEAH WE DO THAT" If you need it done we will be there for all your needs except roofing, large builds and stone work. Every job we do we work closely with our customers so they get exactly what they want and have a hassel free experiance. We have over 30 years experiance in the field including residential and commercial building inspection. We are quick to respond and quick to complete a job to our customers specifications. We strive to make life easy for our valued customers.

At A Touch of Green Home Improvement we do everything you need done on your property, from small handyman jobs, landscaping, ponds, small engine repair, even automotive work. We do it all. Our slogan is "YEAH WE DO THAT" If you need it done we will be there for all your needs except roofing, large builds and stone work. Every job we do we work closely with our customers so they get exactly what they want and have a hassel free experiance. We have over 30 years experiance in the field including residential and commercial building inspection. We are quick to respond and quick to complete a job to our customers specifications. We strive to make life easy for our valued customers.



American Home Guard Home Warranty - PA

1515 Market St
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American Home Guard Home Warranty - PA

1515 Market St
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

American Home Guard is America’s top rated home warranty provider. They service home buyers and sellers across the nation.They offer home warranty service plans for single family homes, multiple units, condos, and even mobile and manufactured homes. They are proud to offer their referral and realtor programs as well as enticing rates to multiple property owners.

American Home Guard is America’s top rated home warranty provider. They service home buyers and sellers across the nation.They offer home warranty service plans for single family homes, multiple units, condos, and even mobile and manufactured homes. They are proud to offer their referral and realtor programs as well as enticing rates to multiple property owners.




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Davis Home Inspection LLC

19 Colonnade Way
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Davis Home Inspection LLC

19 Colonnade Way
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14 years of experience

Davis Home Inspection, LLC is the premier home inspection company in the State College, Centre County area. We offer many great services that are designed to help inform, and educate you, our customer. As Certified Master Indoor Environmental Specialists and Green Energy Consultants you can utilize our knowledge about many other factors beyond just the scope of the structural inspection. Services We Offer: PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION BUYER HOME INSPECTION REVIEW INSPECTIONS TOWN HOME INSPECTIONS CONDOMINIUM INSPECTIONS DUPLEX INSPECTIONS HOME PRESERVATION INSPECTIONS RADON TESTING MOLD INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENTS INDOOR AIR QUALITY TESTING POOLS AND SPAS WATER TESTING SEPTIC ANALYSIS PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT

Davis Home Inspection, LLC is the premier home inspection company in the State College, Centre County area. We offer many great services that are designed to help inform, and educate you, our customer. As Certified Master Indoor Environmental Specialists and Green Energy Consultants you can utilize our knowledge about many other factors beyond just the scope of the structural inspection. Services We Offer: PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION BUYER HOME INSPECTION REVIEW INSPECTIONS TOWN HOME INSPECTIONS CONDOMINIUM INSPECTIONS DUPLEX INSPECTIONS HOME PRESERVATION INSPECTIONS RADON TESTING MOLD INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENTS INDOOR AIR QUALITY TESTING POOLS AND SPAS WATER TESTING SEPTIC ANALYSIS PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT





Effective Technical Applications, Inc.

10 Wayne Avenue
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Effective Technical Applications, Inc.

10 Wayne Avenue
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27 years of experience

“ANGIE’S LIST DISCOUNT” – My Angie’s List Clients are given a ten percent (10%) discount on my Fee since Angie’s List does not charge businesses to list their services; therefore, my marketing cost is zero ($0.00) for my Angie’s List Clients. “FINANCING” – Clients are requested to make payment by check with sufficient funds on deposit to cover the check. Should the client be unable to make timely payment then their project is placed on hold until payment is received. The only penalty my Client incurs is loss of schedule, which they control with timely payment. No late fee ($0.00), no interest ($0.00), and no returned check fee ($0.00), is charged. “DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FINANCING” – The cost of my services (Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting – CAD, Construction Management, & Inspection) is built into the “Construction Cost”; therefore, my services can be financed over the life of my Client’s mortgage. “EMPLOYEES” – Jonathan A. Snyder is a self-employed Professional Engineer, company of 1 person, who is networked with other qualified designers, engineers, and construction professionals. “PLANS PAYMENT” – Construction Plans are provided on either a “Fixed Fee” or “Not to Exceed Time & Expense” basis, payable in three (3) installments; 1/3 due at “Contract Signing”, 1/3 due at “Planning / Design Review”, 1/3 (or balance) due at “Delivery of Completed Plans”. “DESIGN/BUILD” – “SUB-CONTRACTING” and “PAYMENT”: LABOR – Construction Labor is bid by a minimum of three (3) Sub-contractors; all Bids are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on the “Lowest Qualifying Bid”; the Bid is awarded (Sub-contracted) to the contractor preferred by the Building Owner. MATERIALS – Quotes for all Construction Materials are obtained from a minimum of three (3) suppliers; all Quotes are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on best “Supplier”; Material Purchase Orders are awarded to the supplier preferred by the Building Owner. ENGINEER’S FEE – Engineer’s Fee includes the cost of Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting (CAD), Construction Management, & Inspection and is provided on a fixed percentage basis of the “Actual Labor & Materials Cost” (“AL&MC”); 1/3 due at contract signing based on the “Estimated Labor & Materials Cost” (“EL&MC”) for the project; the remaining balance is paid at each “Construction Draw” and based on the “AL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee limit is set at time of contract signing based on the “EL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee is reduced if the “AL&MC” is less than “EL&MC”; the Engineer’s Fee is not increased if the “AL&MC” is greater than “EL&MC” used at Contract Signing. “CHANGE ORDERS”: MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OPINION: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are not based on a “Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or an International Code Council Code (ICC I-Codes) References and are based on the “Reviewing Authority’s Opinion / Preferred Method” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order Basis”. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CITED ORDINANCE or STATUTE REFERENCE: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are based on a “Cited Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or International Code Council Codes (ICC I-Codes) References are provided at no charge to my Client. NO SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Change a room layout) requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide at no additional charge ($0.00). SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” not within the Contract S

“ANGIE’S LIST DISCOUNT” – My Angie’s List Clients are given a ten percent (10%) discount on my Fee since Angie’s List does not charge businesses to list their services; therefore, my marketing cost is zero ($0.00) for my Angie’s List Clients. “FINANCING” – Clients are requested to make payment by check with sufficient funds on deposit to cover the check. Should the client be unable to make timely payment then their project is placed on hold until payment is received. The only penalty my Client incurs is loss of schedule, which they control with timely payment. No late fee ($0.00), no interest ($0.00), and no returned check fee ($0.00), is charged. “DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FINANCING” – The cost of my services (Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting – CAD, Construction Management, & Inspection) is built into the “Construction Cost”; therefore, my services can be financed over the life of my Client’s mortgage. “EMPLOYEES” – Jonathan A. Snyder is a self-employed Professional Engineer, company of 1 person, who is networked with other qualified designers, engineers, and construction professionals. “PLANS PAYMENT” – Construction Plans are provided on either a “Fixed Fee” or “Not to Exceed Time & Expense” basis, payable in three (3) installments; 1/3 due at “Contract Signing”, 1/3 due at “Planning / Design Review”, 1/3 (or balance) due at “Delivery of Completed Plans”. “DESIGN/BUILD” – “SUB-CONTRACTING” and “PAYMENT”: LABOR – Construction Labor is bid by a minimum of three (3) Sub-contractors; all Bids are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on the “Lowest Qualifying Bid”; the Bid is awarded (Sub-contracted) to the contractor preferred by the Building Owner. MATERIALS – Quotes for all Construction Materials are obtained from a minimum of three (3) suppliers; all Quotes are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on best “Supplier”; Material Purchase Orders are awarded to the supplier preferred by the Building Owner. ENGINEER’S FEE – Engineer’s Fee includes the cost of Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting (CAD), Construction Management, & Inspection and is provided on a fixed percentage basis of the “Actual Labor & Materials Cost” (“AL&MC”); 1/3 due at contract signing based on the “Estimated Labor & Materials Cost” (“EL&MC”) for the project; the remaining balance is paid at each “Construction Draw” and based on the “AL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee limit is set at time of contract signing based on the “EL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee is reduced if the “AL&MC” is less than “EL&MC”; the Engineer’s Fee is not increased if the “AL&MC” is greater than “EL&MC” used at Contract Signing. “CHANGE ORDERS”: MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OPINION: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are not based on a “Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or an International Code Council Code (ICC I-Codes) References and are based on the “Reviewing Authority’s Opinion / Preferred Method” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order Basis”. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CITED ORDINANCE or STATUTE REFERENCE: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are based on a “Cited Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or International Code Council Codes (ICC I-Codes) References are provided at no charge to my Client. NO SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Change a room layout) requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide at no additional charge ($0.00). SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” not within the Contract S

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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Inspectors working for the seller on pre-listing inspections can present a conflict of interest, so standard home inspections are usually hired and paid for by the buyer. If the buyer has some negotiating power, they might request that the seller cover the cost (by taking it off the asking price), but this varies on a case-by-case basis. When it comes to home appraisal costs and pre-listing inspections, the seller will naturally have to pay, as these are done before the home is left up for sale.

The biggest sign that you should repipe your house is if your pipes are past the average life span. Also, if your pipes are made of lead, polybutylene, or galvanized steel, it's best to repipe your home to avoid dangerous chemicals from leaching into your water supply.

You may also want to repipe your house if your plumbing is constantly having problems with leaks, corrosion, and low water quality. The cost to repipe a house is $1,500 to $15,000.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

There are several signs that your chimney is dirty and ready for cleaning. Look for the following:

  • A buildup of creosote and soot inside the chimney

  • The room fills with smoke when you use the fireplace

  • The damper is black with creosote residue

  • When you light a fire, it quickly goes out

In general, it’s best to schedule a cleaning at least once a year before winter so you can safely use the fireplace. 

Houses built on pier and beam foundations will be elevated off the ground, will have a crawl space, and will most likely have stairs at the main entrance. Pier and beam foundations will also have vents spaced out along the foundation to allow for airflow and moisture control in the crawl space. 

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