Sunday, August 21, 2011

Happy Birthday From Harry Potter

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http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com Happy Birthday from Harry Potter and Hermione. Because its your special day they have mixed up a potion and a spell to turn you into a prince or a princess Whoops something went terribly wrong and it turned you into a frog. Not to worry though Harry and Hermione can turn you from a frog to a prince or a princess in no time. Good news too they made you some cupcakes. They are awesome. Here have a bite. http://wwwaskthecharlotteinspector.com

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Home Inspection Monroe Reveals Active Termites

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While performing a home inspection in Monroe NC, Home Inspection Carolina Inspector Preston Sandlin noticed some mud tubes on the back wall of the garage. The mud tubes are what the termite connect to the ground with.  This house will need to be treated for termites.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte Home Inspector Finds a Bad Gutter

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While inspecting a home in the Overlook Mountain subdivision in Charlotte Nc Charlottte home inspector Preston Sandlin found a negative slope on the rear gutter.  The gutter should slop towards the downspout and not away from it.  It it flows away from it like the one in this picture the gutter will hold water and will start to pull away from the house.  The other thing that can happen is that the water can come over into facia and the soffit.  This is why it is some important to check your gutters to make sure they have apositive slope and they aren't full of debris.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte NC Home Inspection Reveals Tree Too Close To House

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Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina was performing a home inspection on the West side of Charlotte when he notice the front of the house and porch was raised and uneven because the roots were pushing up on them.   You should not have a large tree withine '15 of the house.  The roots cause havoc with the foundation of the house. 

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Charlotte Home Inspector Reveals Poor Clearance

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Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin inspects homes all around the Charlotte NC area and finds many items on a regular basis.  One of the most common items found on these inspection is landscaping that needs to be trimmed away from the house or the AC unit.  All Ac units need a '3 clearance around them to work properly.  As you can see in this picture this bush needs trimming or the life expendency of this AC unit will be shortened.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte Home Inspection Reveal a Bad TPR Valve

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Home Inspection Carolina home inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in Monroe NC when he found a bad TPR valve.  The pipe from the TPR valve. is was leaking so they put a can under it.  After a few years of use the spring wears out and it starts to leak.  The TPR stands for temperature pressure release valve.  After several years the TPR valve needs to be replaced.  The good news is that the TPR valve itself only costs about $10.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte Home Inspection reveals a Bad Condensation Pump

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Charlotte Home Inspector Preston sandlin recently inspected a home in the Motibello subdiviision of Charlotte NC when he found a lot of water around the HVAC sytem.  This was causing high moisture in the crawl space.  The problem is that the condensation pump was not working so while the air condition was running the moisture being removed from the the house and deposited into the crawlspace.  Over time this could cause a host of problems including fungus and mold.  Have your crawl space checked regularly and make sure you don't have high moisture in your crawl.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Leak on Flue

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Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in Monroe NC when he noticed some corrosion in the catctch pan right under the elbow of the flue.  What's going on here?  Here is what is happening is water is leaking down alongside the flue and dripping at the elbow.  The flue needs sealing where the the flue is coming out of the flashing for the flue.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte NC Home Inspector Finds A Poor Swsign Causing a Roof Leak

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Charlotte Home Inspector  Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home home in Overlook Mountain when he noticed a poor design on the rear roof. that was causing a leak.  The way this roof is it will catch leaves and water watch is what caused the leaks.  If you are moving to Charlotte NC and are in need of a home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte NC Home Inspector Uses Infrared to Find Missing Insulation

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Charlotte Home Inspector Cliff Crowe recently did an Infrared Inspection of a home in Charlotte NC.  This is part of Home Inspection Carolina's 5 star inspection which includes infrared, radon, termite inspection, carbon monoxide and a home inspection.  Cliff used the infrared camera to tell that there was missing insulation in the ceiling of the master bedroom.  Its a good thing Cliff was using infrared because he wouldn't have seen this with the naked eye.  If you are moving to Charlotte Nc and you want the most thorough home inspection possible call Home Inspection Carolina for the 5 star inspection.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Charlotte Home Inspector Finds a Dangerous Handrail

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Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a million dollar home in Providence Downs South.  Any porch or deck that is higher than "30 inches is supposed to have a rail with spindles.  The spidles can't be more than "4 apart.  You also have to have a handrail if you have 3 or more steps.  If you want a thorough inspection to catch things like this or many other defects call Home Inspection Carolina.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte Home Inspector Finds a Beam That Isn't Supporting House

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a crawlspace in Waxhaw NC when he noticed a main girder that wasn't touching 3 piers.  This is putting a lot of extra weight on the piers that are making contact.  The good news is that this an easily fixed problem.  You just have to shim this to complete the support. 

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Charlotte Home Inspector Finds a New Sunroom

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Charlotte home inspector Ralph Massie was inspecting a recent foreclosure home when he noticed leaves in the bathroom.  At first he thought someone had left a window open.  Then he saw the light.  Litterally he saw the light coming from a hole in the ceiling.  There was hole in the ceiling of this foreclosed Charlotte home.  If you are moving to the Charlotte NC area and you would like a thorough home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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