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Preston Sandlin has been a home inspector in Charlotte North Carolina fo 22 years. He will be sharing his knowledge of home inspection topics with his listeners. His Company Home Inspection Carolina has performed ove 20,034 home inspections in Charlotte, Monroe, Gastonia, Lake Norman, and Waxhaw NC
Have you ever been interested in a house but the repairs or renovations looked a little shakey. The problem with this is that you could have future problems with repairs that weren't performed correctly or you could have a denied insurance claim if there is a problem. Watch this video to see how how to check to see if there is a building permit. At Home Inspection Carolina we alert yohttp://www.homeinspectioncarolina.comu to wonky repairs that may . If uou live in Charlotte or Raleigh specifically and would like to check click here
One of the questions I get asked the most is How Long does and Inspection Take? Here is Your Answer. There are many vatiables including the age and the size of the house. Other factors can play into it as well. Some people say about hour for every 1000 sq ft. I don't totally agree with that but I don't disagree with it either. Listen to this podcast to see how long it takes to do a home inspection. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC or Raleigh NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575 or go to their website at Home Inspection Carolina.
Your getting ready to make some modifications to your home. Do you need a building permit? Listen to this podcast to find out. It depends on what you do or how much you spend. If you need a home inspection in Raleigh NC or Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
Have you ever wondered how to be happy. Although is not my normal type of show I have found 5 Stoic Ways to Be Happy Listen to This Podcast to find out what they are. I know most of the shows I do are on home inspections or home improvent. This one is a little different. I hope you enjoy. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
There are several remodel project you can do but which ones can fetch you the most on resale. In this podcast Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina goes over remadel projects that bring the most money according to a study done by The National Association of Realtors. If you nee a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
Houses come in all shapess and sizes and types of construction. Have you ever wondered how home inspectors tackle the various houses? List to the podcast to find out how. Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina talks about the importance of having a routine. He also talks about his routine and why he does things in a certain order. If you need a home inspection Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575.
How are are home inspection different in the age of the corona virus? What precautions are companies like Home Inspection Carolina taking to ensure satety. The homebuying process changed in 2020. For a little while in March and part of April houses could not be shown in some parts of the country. Home Inspections were deemed essential in most parts of the country but obviously if realtors couldn't show the properties live real estate slowed down. As states started to open up and real rebounded so did home inspections. The weren't the same as befor though. Listen to this podcast by Charlotte based Home Inspection Carolina to see how home inspections have changed.
Do you know how to identify Chinese Drywall? Do you know the healt risks associated with Chinese Drywall? Listen to this podcast for the answers to those questions and more. Preston Sandlin with Home Inspection Carolina answers all your questions about Chinese Dryawall on this podcast. If you need a home inspection in the Charlotte NC area call Home Inspection Carolina. 704-542-6575
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The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection Carolina, Says Get A Professional Home Inspection. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to the client a written often digital report of findings. The use the information from the home inspection report to decide what they want to negotiate or repair about their pending real estate purchase. A home inspection is not a warranty and is snapshot in time of visible items
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Did you know you should switch the direction of your ciling fan with the season? This and a few other facts about ceiling fans can save you money. Join Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin as he talks about some of the pros and cons of ceiling fans. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Asheville NC or Raleigh NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
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The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection Carolina, Says Get A Professional Home Inspection. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to the client a written often digital report of findings. The use the information from the home inspection report to decide what they want to negotiate or repair about their pending real estate purchase. A home inspection is not a warranty and is snapshot in time of visible items
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Has Your Smoke Detector Ever Woke You Up? I bet it was in the middle of the night. Even though that can be aggravating it can save your life? Do you know what it means when your smoke detector start chirping? Its because the battery is low. Learn about this and the top ten things you should know about your smoke detector on out latest Home Inspector podcast. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
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The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection Carolina, Says Get A Professional Home Inspection. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to the client a written often digital report of findings. The use the information from the home inspection report to decide what they want to negotiate or repair about their pending real estate purchase. A home inspection is not a warranty and is snapshot in time of visible items
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What steps can you take to make it extremely difficult for your home to be burlarized? Listen to this podcast by Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin to find out. There are many steps you can take to make you home harder to break into. If you need a home inspection in the Charlotte NC
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Bed Bugs are bad news. Do you know what to look for or what to do if you see them? Listen to this podcast to find the answer to those questions. What has caused the spike in the bed bug population in recent years? You will learn that and more on this podcast. If you need a Charlotte home inspection, Raleigh home inspection, or an Asheville home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
If you wondered why the most successfull fast food restaurant is so Successful? Listen to this podcast to find out what the secret sauce is? Well its a combination of things. The food is great but the customer sevice is even better. I know this wasn't a normal home inspection topic but it was a business topic and I run a business so there is that...lol. If you live on the West Coast or up North and you visit the South you have to check out a Chick Fil A. If you are moving to Charlotte NC and need a home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
Did You that bats in the attic can be a huge deal. Do you know why and do you know how to get rid of them? Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin talks about his experience with bats. If you need a home inspector who checks for bats and you ar moving to Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
So You just bought a house. Do you know what tools you should have around for all the things that might come up? Well this podcast is for you. If you are moving to Charlotte NC, Asheville NC or Raleigh Nc and will be in need of a home inspection give Home Inspection Carolina a call. 704-542-6575
Do you know what the requirements are for electrical lines around your house? Do you know what the GFCI requirement are around your house? On this podcast Charlotte NC home Inspector Preston Sandlin will talk about both. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
Every house has something. You tell me the age of the house and I can usually tell you something that was being used in the building process at that time that is no considered a problem. Usually there is a work around though. Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC talks about these problems and more on the latest episode of the Home Inspector Show.
Is a wood destroying insect report required for the purchas of my home? What is reported on? Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin answers these questions and more in this home inspector podcast. Wh requires the termite inspection repoer and why? All these questions will be answered and more. If you need a termite inspection or a home inspection in Charlotte NC give Home Inspection Carolina a call. 707-542-6575
How would you like to save a little money on your energy bill each month? Well look no futher here are 10 easy ways to to do just that. Most of them are pretty simple. If you are moving to Charlotte NC and need a home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575
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Are you gtting ready to go through a home inspection? Have you ever wondered how that could go a little smoother? Well here is 10 ways to do that. A home inspection is a little like a test. Like every test you need a sudy guide. You can use this as a study guide. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 70-542-6575
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The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection Carolina, Says Get A Professional Home Inspection. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to the client a written often digital report of findings. The use the information from the home inspection report to decide what they want to negotiate or repair about their pending real estate purchase. A home inspection is not a warranty and is snapshot in time of visible items
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Do you have an objecjective criteria for choosing a house? If not listen to this podcast. This is Preston Sandlin with the The Home Inspector Show. Everytime I have had a major choice I had to make I always made a matrix. In this podcast I will explain how I make it and weight it to make a difficult choice. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC please call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
Did you know tha some insurance companies will deny you coverage if you have aluminum wiring? Listen to this podcast to find out why. Aluminum wiring that is in question was used during the Vietnam War era because copper was so expensive then. Aluminum wiring is still used toady in multistrand applications. Multistrand aluminum wiring doesn't seem to be a problem. For more info liste to this podcast. If you need a Home Inspection in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575
Are you considering a house with synthetic stucco? If so listen to this podcast first. The problem with Synthetic Stucco is that it can't breath. If moisture get in behind the synthetic stucco then it is virtually trapped and can cause rot and is a conducive condition for termites. Listen the Home Inspector Show for the more criticla info on Synthetic Stucco. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina. 704-542-6575
If you have a Swiming Pool Do you know what some of the requirements are? Listen to this podcast to find out more. There are certain requirements that come along with having swimming pool. The reason for these are to insure safety and to prevent drownings. The requirements Preston will be talking are for North Carolina but many are universal. Preston Sandlin is the owner of Home Inspection Carolina.
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Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sandlin out of Charlotte NC talks about what has to be fixed after a home inspection. The answer may surprise you a little. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Asheville call
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Have you ever wondered what home inspectors look for when they inspect a water heater? Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin Reveals that in this podcast There are many things to consider and inspection points to look for when dealing with gas, open flame, water, and a lot of pressure. If considering buying a home in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575 10023 Zackery Ave, Charlotte NC 28277
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When You buy a house it doesn't end there. Houses have to be maintained. Things break down and need to be replaced. So how long do components last? In this podcast Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin goes over that. How long does the furnace last and how long does my plumbing last. Questions like these and others are answered in this podcast. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
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Ever wonder about what real estate agents think home inspectors. Here is what they learn about home inspections in NC. In this podcast Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC talks about the Real Estate Update which has a home inspection section in it. In this podcast Preston goes over what real estate agents learn about home inspection in their continiuing education update class. For a Home Inspection in Charlotte Nc area call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
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Did you know home inspections weren't always a thing prior to the Eighties everyone worked for the seller. Listen to this podcast to see how home inspections evolved. Home Inspection Carolina owner Preston Sandlin talks about the evolution of Home Inspection and how we got to where we are today. A crucial change happened in Easton vs Strasberg This spawned the begining of the home inspection industry. If you are moving to Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC or Asheville NC and need a home inspection give Home Inspection Carolina a call 704-542-6575.
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It's getting colder and more gass appliances are being used than ever. Do you know what the dangers are of this silent killer? Listen to this podcast to find out. Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin talks about the dangers associated with Carbon Monoxide in the home. If you are buying a home in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575 for your home inspection.
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Did you know the largest seller of homes prior to WW II was Sears and Robuck? Tune int this podcast to learn more about them. Between 1908 and 1940 Sears sold between 70k and 75k homes. They had around 370 styles and sold them all over the country. They would ship the entire house except the foundation on a rail car to your city. Everything you needed to build the home, wood, shingles, nails, windows, all of it. Sears simplified the construction too making it easy to build. Some owners built it themselves with friends or had a local contractor do it. Sears was not the only maker of theses kit homes though. There were others like Aladdin,Gordon Van Tine, Harris etc.... If you need your Sears home or any other home inspected and you like in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575
Do You have Knob and Tube wiring? Do you know what the problems associated with it are? Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina goes over all that and mor in this podcast. For a Charlotte NC home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
Do you know what termites look like? Do you know what to look for? Do you know what condusive conditions are? Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin goes over all that in this podcast. Preston will also talk about the differences between termites and ants. You can see the difference visually with this video If you need a Home Inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
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Have You Ever Wondered the Reason for GFCI Outlets and What Years Each was Required? In this podcast Home Inspetion Carolina inspector Preston Sandlin explain all of this and a lilttle more. If you are moving to Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC give Home Inspection Carolina a call 704-542-6575
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There are advantages and disadvantages of buying new and existing homes. Tune into this podcast by Home Inspection Carolina as They Explain Each. If you need a Home Inspection in Charlotte NC Call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
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Have You Ever Wondered How Long Certain Components of a house last? In this Podcast Home inspection Carolina Inspector Preston Sandlin Goes Over Life Expentancies. You can get the list that Preston Sandlin talks about here.
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Have you wondered what kind of hacks could save you time and money around the house? Well wonder no longer, In this installment of the Home Inspector Show Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sandlin Goes over several of them. Preston went over some before but these are some new ones. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
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Everyone wants to Save Energy in Their Home but Whats that Look Like? Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin Goes Over Ten Ways to do that in this Podcast. Some you probbaly know about and some you may not. Why not save money and reduce our Carbon Footprint. If you need a home inspection in the Charlotte NC area call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
Have You had your House Tested for Radon? Do you know what high levels of Radon are and the health consequences of them. Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin answers all of those questions in the following podcast. You can download the EPA's Guide to Understanding Radon here. There are two different types of Radon testing and Preston will get into them on the podcast. Radon is largest cause of lung cancer other than smoking. Have your home tested today. If you live in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Asheville NC get your home tested by Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
Did you know that Tang can be used to clean Your Dishwasher? Learn this and other household hacks that help you save time and money on this podcast. In this podcast Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sandlin outlines several house hold hacks and little tricks that will save you time and money. If you are moving to Charlotte, Raleigh, or Asheville, call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575. Preston also has lots of useful tips on his blog; Ask the Charlotte Inspector
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So If your buying a home with a septic system what do you look for? In this podcast by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin he answers that question. How often should a septic tank be inspected? How often should a septic system be pumped. These and many other Septic and Home Inspection questions will be answered in this podcast. If you are moving to the Charlotte NC area, the Raleigh NC area, or the Asheville NC area and will be in need of a home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.
Want to know how to decrease your energy bills and increase the life expectency on components of your home. If so listen to this podcast. Home Inspection Carolina has a free Fall Maintenance Checklist and you can get it here. There are certain things you should do like reversing your ceiling fans and flushing out your water heater that can save you on energy bill and and prolong the life of some components of your house. If you have any home inspection or home related questions go to Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector or just call 704-542-6575.
Ever wondered what's on the home inspection? Wish there was a checklist? Well Now there is with Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina of Charlotte NC. Listent to this podcast as Preston goes through a checlist he created and cand be downloaded here There are several things the seller can and should do proir to the home inspection. Preston will go ver them here. If you are moving to Charlotte NC, Asheville NC, or Raleigh NC, and will be in need of of a home inspection please give Home Inspection Carolina a call 704-542-6575.
In January 2020 R22 will not be manufactered anymore and you might be faced with an expensive problem if your HVAC system is older than 2010. Listen to this podcast episode by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina to find out what your options are if you have an older AC system built proir to 2010 that runs on R-22. If you have an older system and it breaks down or leaks you have a coulple of options but they may be rather expensive. If you need a home inspection Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC Call Home Inspection Carolina today 704-542-6575.
In this episode of The Home Inspection Show Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina will talk about what causes real estate transactions to go sideways and how to prevent them from happening. As a bonus Preston will also tell you how to create your own leads while keeping deals from going sideways. You can reach Preston Sandlin on his blog Ask the Charlotte Inspector or calling Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575.
We all love drywall but over time it's easy to get dents and dingd as well as nail pops. In this podcast Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina will tell you some steps you can do to fix all of these from mudding to sanding and painting. He will talk about repairing small holes in drywall as well as large holes in drywall. If have any drywall repair questions or home inspection questions call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575
Join Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina as he talks about how to fix a faucet that drips. Dripping faucets are annoying and wasteful. The drip causes an increased water bill and is annoying. If you have the necessary tools and can identify the problem you can fix it yourself. In this podcast the home inspector will tell you how to fix ceramic and compression water faucets, ball faucets, cartridge faucets and ceramic disk faucets. If you would like to save money on your water bill and save yourself a headache listent to this podcast.
Are you getting ready to put your house on the market? When it sells are you ready for the home inspection? Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina gives you the top ten tips to getting a cleaner home inspection report from the home inspector. Confirm gas, water and electricity are turned on and gas pilot lights are burning.Ensure pets won't hinder inspection. Tell Realtor about cats or other animals to be kept inside. NOTE: Kenneling or taking the pets to the spa for the day is recommended. Replace any burned out light bulbs.Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replace batteries if needed.Clean or replace dirty HVAC Air Filters. Verify filters fit and are properly secured.Move wood, stored items, high soil lines or debris away from foundations perimeter walls or crawl space.Unlock or remove locks from any items the inspectors must access:Gates on fencesAttic Access Hatches or DoorsElectric Service PanelsSpecial ClosetsCrawl Space Hatches, for pier-and-beam construction Confirm areas and components are accessible by removing items blocking access to:. Trim tree limbs away from the roof covering and trim shrubs away from the exterior walls to allow access.Repair or Replace broken, damaged or missing items:
How do you know if you have a a water leak or a leaky toilet? In this podcast by Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin he explains how you can tell and ways to fix it. One of the first signs of a waer leak would be an increase in the water bill. You might have a leak at the toilet or you could have a dripping faucet. If your water meter runs continiously this would probably be another sign that you might have a water leak. Check for wet areas around your yard. In this podcast Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin will dicuss these and many other possibilities and will tell you how to repair a leaky toilet including replaing the wax ring.
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Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin oultines the No 1 mistake home buyers make when purchasing a home. The No1 mistake is picking the wrong home inspector and winding up with the money pit. Preston will tell you what you should look for when hiring a home inspector. Afew things you want to look for are the No of years the home inspector has been in business and if he has good reviews online. You also want to know if the home inspector offers a warranty and recall check which is a service the home inspector can provide to check all the built in appliance in the house to see if there are any recalls. You also want to know if your home inspector has the ability to do thermal infrared scanning in which they can use a camera to see things that can't be seen with the naked eye. Another thing you want to check for is that your home inspector is a member of a professional home inspection association which has some higher education requirements for its members. Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has all of these and check to make sure your home inspector has these credential too.
How much does a home inspection cost? I get asked this all the time. There are many varibles that go into the price of a home inspection including the part of the country that you live in. Join the Charlotte home inspector as he unravels the mystery to the costs associated with the home inspection process. http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com
Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin gives homeowners 10 tips for Spring maintenance. As the winter is coming to an end and the birds are beginning to sing their are some tune up things that you really should do to ensure your home's health through those hot Summer months that are on the way. So please join the Charlotte NC Home Inspector to see what you need to do to your house this Spring. http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com
There are several reasons a seller should consider getting a peinspection prior to selling their home. For one thing preinspected homes sell faster and sell for more money than homes that have not been preinspected. In this podcast Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin will go over the advantages of having a preinspection. http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com
Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin has inspected many houses in the past 15 years. Unfortuanately many of them have unpermitted additions. This is a big problem because many time an insurance company will not pay a claim on a home if there was an unpermited addition. This can also be problem as tax collectors can assess you back property taxes on unpermited additions. So the Question is when do you need a building permit and what are the consequences of not having one. Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin will answer those questions in this podcast.
There are several hazards involved in the real estate transaction. Most of theses hazards are covered in Chapter 19 of the Real Estate book that Agents in North Carolina must read and pass an xam on before getting their liscense. Some of these hazards include asbestos, radon, carbon monoxide, lead, and under ground storage tanks. Real Estate Agents aren't expected to be experts on thses hazards but they are expeted to have a little knowledge and know where to get help if they suspect a hazard when buying or selling a house. Most home inspection liscenses aren't responsible for finding or being an expert on real estate hazard. They also are expected to have some knowledge and know where to go for help. In this episode of the Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin talks about many of the real estate hazards that turn up during home inspection. He will also talk about the health risk involved with each real estate hazard. As usual Preston will add stories of things he has found from doing inspections in Charlotte, Waxhaw, Lake Norman, Gastona, and Concord for fourteen years. for more information go to http://www.askthecharlotteinspector.com
In this episode The Charlotte Home Inspector will be taliking about inspecting water heaters. There are basically two types of water heaters; electric an gas. The Charlotte Home Inspector will be talking about both. In addition he will be talking about reverse conections, TPR valves, rumbling noises and water heater replacement. The Charlotte Home Inspector will also speak on water heater capacity and recovery and tankless water heater. Some of the home inspection questions for this show come from Kathy in Hunterville which are all about building permits. Please join for Inspecting a water heater on this episode of the Charlotte Home Inspector.
If you are a Dave Letterman Fan you know all about top 10 lists and how popular they are. Cosmo will have Britany Spears top ten ways to stay in shape and Newsweek will have Barack Obama's top ten thing he wants to do to help the economy. So being a deligent home inspector and observer of trends I thought I would come up with my own Home Inspection Carolina's top ten list for 2010. This is a list of the most common home inspection items found on homes. I thought this list would be good for seller getting ready to put on the market and for buyer so they know what to look for. Preston doesn't only list the home inspection items but gives you possible remedies. Join The Charlotte Home Inspector for Home Inspection Carolina's top 10 for 2010.
Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin has been performing inspections in Charlotte for over 14 years and has saved many buyers lots of money. Lately he has been getting several call about Toxic Chinese Drywall. Is it in North Carolina and Is it in Charlotte. In this episode Preston adresses that very thing.