What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What is a pass/fail home inspection?

• <div><p>A pass/fail home inspection is a type of inspection that a buyer pays for with the understanding that the results will not allow for renegotiation. It’s most common in situations where the buyer waives a home inspection contingency to get their offer accepted when there’s a lot of competition for the home. The buyer will accept the house as-is without requesting repairs or renovations to fix potential issues, or they will consider the inspection a fail and will back out of the deal, losing out on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-home-inspection-cost.htm">cost of the home inspection</a>.</p></div>

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Q: Are home inspections mandatory?

• <div><p>A pre-purchase home inspection isn&rsquo;t mandatory, but not having one can complicate your home insurance and mortgage loan eligibility.</p></div>

Q: Does a fireplace make home insurance more expensive?

• <div><p>Wood-burning fireplaces typically make homeowners insurance more expensive, simply because they increase the risk for a fire in your home. Gas and electric inserts are less likely to bring up your insurance rates, but you should always speak with your agent to understand how installing any type of fireplace will affect your premiums. </p></div>

Q: Can using my realtor’s inspector speed up the home-buying process?

• <div><p>Using your realtor&rsquo;s inspector may potentially speed up the home-buying process in that realtors are unlikely to recommend someone they&rsquo;ve had prior difficulties with regarding scheduling or report turnaround time. There are other factors to consider, though&mdash;you don&rsquo;t want a rushed inspection or a partial report. It&rsquo;s more important that you work with a home inspector who can do a thorough assessment and explain any issues to you clearly.</p></div>

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Andrew from Bulwark was my service professional. He had been to our home previously. He confidently knew what to do! Andrew is extremely polite and competent.
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
We trusted RD Herbert/Rackley to protect our home, and instead we’ve been left with leaks, rot, and mold. Before hiring them, our roof had been inspected and found to be in good condition, only requiring its first routine maintenance. After Rackley’s work, leaks began almost immediately, though...
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Oscar came to our home and he felt like Family very nice and well trained with all our questions and he made me smile and just down to earth If yall should need any gutter work Please call them they are awesome .
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Reviewed in March 2024
P and T Home Solutions resolved the problems that I was having with the gutters in a timely manner!! I am one happy customer Thank you so very much
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Reviewed in December 2019
Home advisor charges the vendor so much they jacked up my bill, so I will NEVER use home advisor again!
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Reviewed in November 2019
Consumers Beware- We hired R and S Flooring located at 8105 Moores Lane #500 in Brentwood, TN to install hardwood flooring in our master bedroom. The R and S job supervisor did not supervise our install. A worker sent to our home was a habitual felon and heroin addict and robbed our home of at...
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Reviewed in April 2015
An outstanding service provider. The technician was excited to be at our home and took tremendous pride in his work. Very professional in all respects and the pest control treatment provided was very effective. Exceeded our expectations and would definitely use again and recommend to others.
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I had a problem with one of my split systems leaking water all over the inside of my home. The unit was 20 years old and needed to be replaced. I called Upton after finding them on Angie's list and they came out and inspected the unit and verified that it needed to be replaced. They had a new...
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Reviewed in May 2013
This is my first time living in a home with septic, and the driver was very patient with my asking questions about how the system works. He was very polite, and completed the job quickly. He cleaned up the area and I would definitely use this service again.
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