With all of the rain in the Kansas City area this season, it's very important to keep the rain gutters on your house free of debris.
It's easy to remember to do this in the Fall with all of the falling leaves clogging things up. But, it's just as important to do in the Spring with all of the "helicopter seeds" from maple trees, Sugar Gum balls, and the like.
Clogged gutters and downspouts lead to overflows and back ups that can put water in your basement. The clogs keep rain water from flowing away from your house's foundation. It, instead, seeks out the cracks in your basement walls.
Just a maintenance reminder for you so that your basement doesn't end up becoming a "cement pond".
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Buying a condo
Money magazine reported in its July issue that prices and mortgage rates for condos are low and choices are plentiful. One housing analyst was quoted as saying, "There are deals of a lifetime out there...".
Should you have your new condo inspected before you buy? Yes. Sometimes it seems as though a condo doesn't need a complete inspection because it doesn't have many of the same concerns as a free-standing home (perhaps no roof immediately overhead your living space, perhaps no basement or crawl space immediately below, etc.).
But your condo still has many of the same systems that need a complete inspection so that you'll know their condition before you buy. Your condo inspection includes the plumbing, electric, heating and cooling systems, appliances, doors, and windows. So you see, you can get a lot of peace of mind by having your condo inspected before you buy. You can test for mold, too, if you wish.
Condo inspections, whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you. Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection.
Should you have your new condo inspected before you buy? Yes. Sometimes it seems as though a condo doesn't need a complete inspection because it doesn't have many of the same concerns as a free-standing home (perhaps no roof immediately overhead your living space, perhaps no basement or crawl space immediately below, etc.).
But your condo still has many of the same systems that need a complete inspection so that you'll know their condition before you buy. Your condo inspection includes the plumbing, electric, heating and cooling systems, appliances, doors, and windows. So you see, you can get a lot of peace of mind by having your condo inspected before you buy. You can test for mold, too, if you wish.
Condo inspections, whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you. Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Rain, rain, go away...
As the rainy season continues in Kansas City, you may end up with some water in your basement. Regardless of how the water found its way into your home, just sucking it up or drying it out may not be enough for your family's health.
Moisture often leads to the development of mold, even in the cleanest of homes. You can't clean what you can't see, and if water has gotten in behind paneling, drywall, or in the attic, you may not even know that it is there. Wet carpeting, wet drywall, and other items damaged by incoming water can develop mold spores. And that can end up sickening your family.
Once the water has been dried, it's a good idea to do a mold test. The test itself takes only a couple of minutes and you'll have a complete result report back from the lab in just a few days. It's a rather inexpensive way to get peace of mind regarding your family's respiratory health.
Call today to schedule a mold test for your home, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you.
Moisture often leads to the development of mold, even in the cleanest of homes. You can't clean what you can't see, and if water has gotten in behind paneling, drywall, or in the attic, you may not even know that it is there. Wet carpeting, wet drywall, and other items damaged by incoming water can develop mold spores. And that can end up sickening your family.
Once the water has been dried, it's a good idea to do a mold test. The test itself takes only a couple of minutes and you'll have a complete result report back from the lab in just a few days. It's a rather inexpensive way to get peace of mind regarding your family's respiratory health.
Call today to schedule a mold test for your home, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Housing Market
As today's housing market continues to rebound, a home inspection becomes even more important for your peace of mind as you buy a property.
Foreclosures may offer you a great deal, but the condition of the property often deteriorates rapidly as the house is offered for sale. Water in basements is common as the home is left unattended. Vandalism often occurs as the previous owners vacate the house. And hidden problems that arise from the house being vacant often don't show up until utilities, such as the water, are turned back on.
To get an idea of what kind of a "deal" you are actually getting in today's market, let us completely inspect the property for you. Then you will know the condition of the house at the time of the inspection and understand exactly what you're getting into.
Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you and your peace of mind. Complete Home Inspection.
Foreclosures may offer you a great deal, but the condition of the property often deteriorates rapidly as the house is offered for sale. Water in basements is common as the home is left unattended. Vandalism often occurs as the previous owners vacate the house. And hidden problems that arise from the house being vacant often don't show up until utilities, such as the water, are turned back on.
To get an idea of what kind of a "deal" you are actually getting in today's market, let us completely inspect the property for you. Then you will know the condition of the house at the time of the inspection and understand exactly what you're getting into.
Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you and your peace of mind. Complete Home Inspection.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Home Buyers Credit
Regardless of whether you get all the paperwork done in time for the various Home Buyers Credits offered by the government, make sure you include a Complete Home Inspection in your buying process.
Even after the flurry of activity dies down and the market returns to normal, it's still critical to find out the condition of the property you're considering. It's simply too big of an investment on your part. Gather all of the information that you can so that you make an informed decision.
Your Complete Home Inspection results in a computerized report, complete with photos, that details the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. It's the best possible way for you to know what you're getting into.
And, as the selling market quiets down a bit, consider doing a Seller's Inspection. It's a great sales tool allowing your prosepctive buyers to know that the property has already been inspected and that your Disclosure Form is about as thorough as can be.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
Even after the flurry of activity dies down and the market returns to normal, it's still critical to find out the condition of the property you're considering. It's simply too big of an investment on your part. Gather all of the information that you can so that you make an informed decision.
Your Complete Home Inspection results in a computerized report, complete with photos, that details the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. It's the best possible way for you to know what you're getting into.
And, as the selling market quiets down a bit, consider doing a Seller's Inspection. It's a great sales tool allowing your prosepctive buyers to know that the property has already been inspected and that your Disclosure Form is about as thorough as can be.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Flurry of Activity
It's fun and exciting to see all of the first-time home buyers taking advantage of their tax credits right now. And it's very rewarding to give them the peace of mind they need during this stressful time by educating them about their new house and telling them what condition the property is in at the time of the inspection.
Whether you're a first-timer or you meet the other qualifications for the tax credits, don't miss out. Make a Complete Home Inspection a part of your home buying process and get some peace of mind for yourself.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 9313-268-0222.
Whether you're a first-timer or you meet the other qualifications for the tax credits, don't miss out. Make a Complete Home Inspection a part of your home buying process and get some peace of mind for yourself.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 9313-268-0222.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Home Buyer Tax Credits
There's still time for you to meet and beat the deadlines for the home buyer tax credits. As you take advantage of the tax savings you'll reap, make sure to include a home inspection from Complete Home Inspection in your home buying process.
Why risk spending all of your new-found tax savings on unexpected and undiscovered problems with your new house? Invest in a home inspection BEFORE you buy, and you'll know the condition of the property at the time of the inspection.
Act now to grab the tax credits, and call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you, 913-268-02222.
Why risk spending all of your new-found tax savings on unexpected and undiscovered problems with your new house? Invest in a home inspection BEFORE you buy, and you'll know the condition of the property at the time of the inspection.
Act now to grab the tax credits, and call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you, 913-268-02222.
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