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>

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Q: What are the common signs that asbestos is present in a property?

• <div><p>Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a light bulb is LED or incandescent?

• <div><p>Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don&rsquo;t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn&rsquo;t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.</p></div>

Q: How is a chimney inspection professionally conducted?

• <div><p>Inspections include examining flue liners, interior walls, fireplace assembly, and materials for obstructions, build-ups, or signs of wear and recommending necessary action.</p></div>

Q: Do home inspections check for asbestos?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-home-inspections-check-for-asbestos.htm">home inspections do not check for asbestos</a> because of the liability factor involved. That&rsquo;s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it. </p><p>They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Do not work with LESA. I am the first to write a positive review and try my best to avoid negative, but LESA's negligence has cost my family $26,000 in unexpected repairs after our home purchase. Choose a different inspector. First, our entire basement ceiling/floor system was contaminated...
LESA Inspections
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Reviewed in July 2024
If you want to improve your homes looks and value you NEED to get LED lighting! ItÃ¢ s a game changer! First, itÃ¢ s functional - no more worries about walking into your home in the dark. Second , the lighting while functional , itÃ¢ s soft and just adds beauty to your home . Lastly, I...
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Reviewed in June 2023
From start to finish a wonderful experience! From the initial meeting to the finishing inspection every representative gave freely of their time and experience! Ayo, Kevin, Mike and Sam and the work crew we re all awesome! Meticulous knowledgeable and super friendly. I never felt pressured to...
Power Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2019
Tyler is great, arrived on time and walked me through every aspect of the inspection answering all questions that I had. Highly recommend!!!!
All The Way Home Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2017
Chuck is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and was ready to go immediately after we shook hands. Within the first few minutes he pointed out details about the roof and the nature of the brick exterior that I most definitely would have missed, not being in the business. This was a Victorian...
Above Grade Home Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in March 2016
Johnny from Astro Roofing quoted us a price based on an initial inspection. Not surprising, he did find things that couldn't be seen with an initial estimate, so the price was higher than quoted. Johnny expected to start in December, but with weather he started in January, but was well...
Astro Roofing, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
John and his staff are excellent! They have been doing repairs to my vehicles for about 2-3 years now. I have had oil changes, inspections, axle replacements, cat converters done, manifold work ... all with great service. They are fast with the job and easy on the budget.
Babson's Auto
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Reviewed in October 2013
Very professional organization. Home inspector was very cordial and looked at many aspects of the home. He offered advice on many of the systems. I was unhappy that a couple of items that were borderline dangerous as discussed during the inspection were not placed in that language then we...
Criterium-Lalancette & Dudka Engineers
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Reviewed in April 2011
Mark was highly recommended to us by a neighbor who also owns a 1925 home. We called him because we noticed some low spots in your floors. His inspection was thorough, his recommendations were practical, and his work was absolutely impeccable. Mark examined all previous work that had been done...
American Structural Services LLC
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Reviewed in April 2011
Doran Roofing did an excellent job. We called for a repair estimate. The estimator was at our home within 3 days. He was professional and thorough in his inspection. We received the estimate within 48 hours. I hired them to do the repair work which was completed within a few days. The slates...
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