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What is a Sewer Camera Inspection and Do I Need One?

James Emenaker — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:05:42 +0000

Why is a Sewer Camera Inspection important? A home inspection is a non-invasive inspection of the visual and readily accessible components of the property. “Visual and readily accessible” are the key terms to that statement. We can not evaluate the main drain line that is buried in the ground or in the slab. In a […]

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What Does It Take To Sell A Home

James Emenaker — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:15:44 +0000

Buying or selling a home can be equally as stressful. However, seller’s often have to spend a great deal of money. Depending on many factors, seller’s pay between 6-10% of the homes value at closing. Because of this, a seller often makes some mistakes trying to profit as much as possible. Typically being on the […]

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You Replaced Your Water Heater. Did You Know It Requires Maintenance?

James Emenaker — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 15:57:36 +0000

Extend the life of your hot water heater Did you know that your hot water heater requires regular maintenance? The average manufacturer’s service life is 8-12 years. Typically an electric model has a lower service life than a gas model. Performing proper maintenance can help maximize the years of service. Reference your hot water heaters […]

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Do Home Inspectors Walk Roofs?

James Emenaker — Mon, 28 May 2018 02:03:22 +0000

Is it a Requirement? It is not a requirement for home inspectors to walk a roof. Most Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors do not require them to ever walk a roof. This may be very puzzling for most clients as it is such an important system of the home. The standards do this, […]

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What’s Included in a Home Inspection?

James Emenaker — Thu, 10 May 2018 19:47:51 +0000

A general home inspection consists of a top to bottom non-invasive, visual evaluation of all the accessible components. I identify and describe the defects of all of the components within my standards of practice. The SOP I follow comes from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. They are created to meet or exceed the […]

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How Does a Tankless Water Heater Operate

James Emenaker — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:13:23 +0000

There is perhaps no more appropriately named plumbing fixture in the whole world than the tankless water heater. No deception, no confusion: It’s a water heater that has no hot-water storage tank. So, where does the hot water come from? Good question! Tankless water heaters, while relatively new, are growing in popularity with both […]

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