Home Inspections, Hazardous Conditions, Environmental Concerns & Homeowner Warranties
When purchasing a home it is important to have inspections. There may be hidden defects, or environmental concerns that the seller may or may not not be aware. This page is designed as a resource center containing valuable information pertaining to environmental concerns, hazardous conditions, home inspections and inspectors, and home warranties.
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector
Dear Barry: A few weeks ago, my landlord installed an old, unvented gas heater in my apartment. Whenever I use it, the place becomes as humid as a steam room, and mold has appeared on some of the walls. I’ve complained, but my ...Read More
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector
Dear Barry: We are buying a home and have received the sellers’ disclosure statement. The sellers say they received an insurance payment for hail damage on the roof, but they admit that the repairs were never done. We have two questions ...Read More
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector
Dear Barry: I bought a small commercial building about 4 years ago. Recently, I discovered evidence that there was once a fire in the basement. This was never disclosed by the seller. Now the seller says that the tenant in the building had...Read More
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector
Dear Barry: When we bought our house, our home inspector said that everything was in good condition. Since then, our basement has leaked, some of our circuit breakers became so hot they had to be replaced, and a chimney sweep told us that ...Read More
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector
Dear Barry: I bought my home about five years ago and hired a home inspector prior to purchase. Recently, my contractor replaced some exterior siding. When the old boards were removed, he found rotted framing inside the walls. Is this some...Read More
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