How do I know if my chimney is safe?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:</p><ul><li><p>Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney</p></li><li><p>Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance</p></li><li><p>Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox</p></li><li><p>Water stains in or around the fireplace</p></li><li><p>A broken or stuck damper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do home inspectors check for asbestos?

• <div><p>If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with. </p></div>

Q: How do you know if you have a skunk hole?

• <div><p>You know if you have a skunk hole if you can smell the skunk&rsquo;s musk. Skunks have a strong odor even when they aren&rsquo;t spraying due to threats, and you may smell it coming from under a building or another hiding spot, such as a shrub or wood pile. They may also dig shallow holes around a lawn in search of food.</p></div>

Q: Does a home seller have to disclose asbestos to potential home buyers?

• <div><p>Federal law doesn&rsquo;t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it&rsquo;s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.</p></div>

Q: If you believe the leach field has had too much weight on it, should it be inspected?

• <div><p>You can call a professional<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-septic-inspection.htm"> septic company to inspect your tank</a> and leach field if you suspect too much weight has been on it. An inspection is a good idea if you recently purchased the home and the septic system isn&rsquo;t working like you expected. The professionals can determine whether a previous owner damaged it by placing too much weight on it. </p></div>

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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...
Epic Landscape Lighting, LLC
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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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