Atlanta Home Inspector gives you several reasons why you should never buy a new home without a home inspection. So many times we think we’re getting the best home possible without the issues that an older home would have. I mean, let’s face it “it’s a brand new roof, and a reputable builder with great contractors.”

Well I just had the privilege of doing a home inspection on another brand new home and one of the main issues was the painters failed to finish painting the area around the upper roof line and it would not have been seen if I had not walked the roof. But the roof alone once again had several small issues and I ended up with over 25 pictures. Now nothing that I found was a deal killer, but it was definitely issues that the home owner needed taken care of. When I inspect a new home I go out of my way to let the new home owner know that I am gong to point out even small stuff, so that the builder is not stuck with it later on, right now the contractors are still around, who knows what will happen in a year, the contractors may still be there or they may not. So let’s take care of things right now.

Please let me encourage you, to encourage your new home buyers to have an inspection done. It is such a great way to have your check list ready.
David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Be sure to visit us at www.AskYourGeorgiaHomeInspector.com

You can also schedule your own home inspection online today!

We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time.

Also download our free report “How To Avoid The Blind Home Inspector” and a sample of our inspection report.

As an Atlanta Home Inspector, I am always looking for ways to get my information out there to the public and I ran across this interesting website www.rsshugger.com and went to check it out and sign up.  It is a rss feed and every month it gives you the top 100 feeds and it starts over every month also.   Itshould be interesting to see how it helps with traffic and such.

David Lelak, an Atlanta Home Inspector was out doing an Alpharetta Home Inspection and found the issue where the electric wire coming directly into the home had a large gap all the way around where the wire came in. This is not a big deal; it is more of a maintenance issue. There are two reasons that you would want to seal around wiring or plumbing coming from the outside to the inside.

The first reason is to prevent entrance to insects and rodents. You don’t want these critters sharing your living space. The second reason would be to prevent heat or cooling loss, especially if the hole is in a conditioned area. A simple fix for this is to use a foam spray called Great Stuff. You simply spray it in and it expands to fill the cracks and holes.

Getting your home inspected by a certified home inspector can not only help with the major safety issues, but it can help with maintenance issues and energy efficient issues also.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia.  Be sure to visit us at www.AskYourGeorgiaHomeInspector.com

You can also schedule your own home inspection online today.

We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time.

Also download our free report “How To Avoid The Blind Home Inspector” and a sample of our inspection report.

DO NOT   SWALLOW

 CHEWING-GUM     !!      

If you are concerned about the price of electricity and fuel going up then look at these energy saving tips from the Atlanta Home Inspector. When the price of heating fuel or electricity goes up, it means higher bills at home to keep temperatures comfortable. If you’re concerned with these issues then don’t just sit around your Alpharetta or Roswell home and look at the thermostat. You need to check and see if your home is sealed and insulated properly.

All openings in the walls, including windows and doors, can bring warm or hot air into the home and pull cool air out, causing your air conditioner to work over time. Sealing these areas with caulk or weather stripping can help prevent this problem. To test for weak areas, visually inspect the exterior of windows and doors. Focus on the area between the window trim and the exterior siding of the home. Any cracked or missing sealant should be repaired.

Inside, you can use a candle to check for drafty windows and doors. Hold a lit candle close to the window and door seams. If the flame bends, flickers or goes out it could be a sign of a draft. When caulking either the exterior or the interior of the windows, remember to move slow enough with the tube or caulking gun to fill in all the gaps completely. Always clean out the old caulking before adding new. I gave these same tips out while on a Roswell Home Inspection.

We are a certified Home Energy Audit technician through Home Energy Tune Up a CMC Energy Services company.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia.  Be sure to visit us at www.AskYourGeorgiaHomeInspector.com

You can also schedule your own home inspection online today.

We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time.

Also download our free report “How To Avoid The Blind Home Inspector” and a sample of our inspection report.

If you’re like most home owners and have a busy family and a crazy household schedule, there’s isn’t a “good” time to reseal tubs, showers, sinks and countertops.Waiting 24 hours for traditional caulk to dry before using their tubs, showers, sinks and counters, is not a luxury most people have. Because of this they simply overlook this inexpensive home maintenance project. Overlooking this can turn a small maintenance task into a major repair project.Here is a couple of signs that will give you a clue that it is now time to reseal:

1. If the caulking around the tub, shower doorframe, shower handles, stall base, toilet, countertop or sink is cracked, shrunken, missing or moldy, it’s time to recaulk.

2. Current caulk has mold, mildew or soap scum on it. Old or severely discolored caulking should be completely removed and the area properly cleaned and dried before new caulk is applied. Knowing when to recaulk can help busy homeowners quickly and easily update the seal around bathroom and kitchen fixtures. The key is to keep a well-maintained, clean and tight seal around water-prone areas to prevent big repair bills down the road. And to help homeowners and remodelers do this, Polyseamseal has introduced a new, fast-dry silicone system. Polyseamseal EST Speed Seal creates a durable, flexible and watertight seal that will withstand water contact only two hours after application, allowing you to shower in two hours, which is 12 times faster than traditional sealants.

Here is two benefits that I really liked:Fast-Dry Silicone System withstands shower and water contact in two hours so you can “Shower in 2 Hours”Cured Sealant is Mold & Mildew ResistantFor more information on caulking the kitchen and bathroom, or for product information, visit www.polyseamseal.com.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia.

You can also schedule your own home inspection online today.

We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time.

Also download our free report “How To Avoid The Blind Home Inspector” and a sample of our inspection report.

As an Atlanta Home Inspector I have seen alot of things, and I have always been amazed at someone who could tear something apart and put it back together again without having any parts left over. My brother in law who lives right here in Canton is someone who can take any piece of equipment apart and put it back together in working order without any trouble at all. But for those of us who seem to be left scratching our heads and wondering why we have pieces left over here is a great idea to help solve the problem.

Use your digital camera to take pictures of the process while taking the item apart. This way if time lapses or you can’t remember exactly which order things go in, you have your digital pictures as your memory.

I did this with a barn that was located in Cumming, GA that we decided to tear down and rebuild on our property up in Canton. Needless to say, without the pictures, there is no telling what my barn would have looked like. It took me quite a while to rebuild it and there is a shed area that I still need to get back on. It’s a good thing I have the pictures.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia.

You can also schedule your own home inspection online today.

We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time.

Also download our free report “How To Avoid The Blind Home Inspector” and a sample of our inspection report.

T hey Walk Among Us!

My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car designed to cut through a seat belt if she gets trapped.  She keeps it in the trunk.

I was at the checkout of a K-Mart.  The clerk rang up $46.64 charge.  I gave her

a fifty dollar bill.  She gave me back $46.64.  I gave the money back to her and

told her that she had made a mistake in MY favor.
She became indignant and informed me she was educated and knew what she

was doing, and returned the money again.  I gave her the money back, same

scenario!  I departed the store with the $46.64.

They Walk Among Us!!
I used to work in technical support for a 24/7 call center.  One day I got acall from an individual who asked what hours the call center was open. I told him, ‘The number you dialed is open 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek.’  He responded, ‘Is that Eastern or Pacific time?’  Wanting to end

Here is a question that we received form a home owner:

We have double key deadbolt locks on our doors. Are these safe or should we replace the double key deadbolt locks with single key deadbolt locks?

Answer:
Double key deadbolt locks present a serious safety issue to household occupants in the event of a fire. First, in the event of a fire you won’t be able to find the key. And secondly, in a fire the clear air is no more than eighteen inches above the floor but the lock is typically installed about forty two inches above the floor so you won’t be able to insert the key to open the door.

I would replace all double key deadbolt locks. If your concerned about home security, I recommend that you get a home security system from our partner Brinks Home Security.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia.

You can also schedule your own home inspection online today.

We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time.

Also download our free report “How To Avoid The Blind Home Inspector” and a sample of our inspection report.

I want you to know that we are keenly aware that the real estate market has slowed down. And I know that You need to close every transaction you get so that You can achieve Your goals.

When choosing IHI Home Inspections to do your home inspection you can count on me to do 7 key things and they are as follows:

1. I convey MY inspection findings in a Neutral, Non-Scary manner.

2. I go out of my way to say Nice things about the house.

3. I make sure the client is 200% Satisfied with their work.

4. I ask myself; Does This Comment Have To Go On The Summary Pages?

5. I look sharp and have my vehicle looking sharp, so that I present the proper image to your client.

6. To be sure you get Zero Callbacks!

I guarantee you that you can count on ME to do everything possible to help You move your transactions forward!

So Give me A Call Today at 404-788-2581 or schedule online at http://www.ihihomeinspections.com & Let’s Get Your Next Inspection Scheduled!