Sabatino Consulting tag:www.sabatinoconsulting.com,2009-05-10:/6 2009-05-23T01:55:58Z Home Inspection | Facility Services | Green Building Movable Type 4.25 Home Inspection Basics tag:www.sabatinoconsulting.com,2009://6.21 2009-05-22T23:22:41Z 2009-05-23T01:55:58Z Home buying, selling, or maintenance can be confusing and stressful. Not only do you need to consider things such as price and location, you also have to worry about whether the house itself has any hidden problems that could become... Rick Sabatino http://www.sabatinoconsulting.com Home buying, selling, or maintenance can be confusing and stressful. Not only do you need to consider things such as price and location, you also have to worry about whether the house itself has any hidden problems that could become costly surprises down the road.

As a professional home inspector it is my job to look for those hidden problems for you. The home inspection is an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house. We offer you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase you'll ever make.

In order to prepare the report an inspector must conduct a visual inspection of the home. The inspection process typically takes about 3 hours to complete. This of course, may vary according to the size and condition of the home. You are strongly encouraged to accompany the inspector during the inspection. This will afford you a chance to ask questions and become familiar with the systems of the home.
]]> What Does a Full Inspection Include? tag:www.sabatinoconsulting.com,2009://6.20 2009-05-22T23:16:21Z 2009-05-23T01:55:28Z Many buyers think its easy to look at a house and know if it is a good buy or not.  Sometimes they are right, but other times emotional factors can get in the way.  We fall in love with the... Rick Sabatino http://www.sabatinoconsulting.com Many buyers think its easy to look at a house and know if it is a good buy or not.  Sometimes they are right, but other times emotional factors can get in the way.  We fall in love with the location, the view, or high ceilings and hardwood floors, but when the honeymoon is over we start to notice many other things that we wish we had seen.
    • Roof, vents, flashings, and trim
    • Gutters and downspouts
    • Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations
    • Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings
    • Eaves, soffit and fascia
    • Grading and drainage
    • Basement, foundation and crawl-space
    • Water penetration and foundation movement
    • Heating systems
    • Cooling systems
    • Main water shut off valves
    • Water heating system
    • Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
    • Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
    • Electrical service line and meter box
    • Main disconnect and service amperage
    • Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
    • Grounding and bonding
    • GFCIs and AFCI's
    • Fireplace damper door and hearth
    • Insulation and ventilation
    • Garage doors, safety sensors, and opener
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