Delicious/mc2inspections- 'Healthy Homes' Aims To Identify Health Threats May 29, 2012D.C. health officials are visiting homes in the District to identify and eliminate health hazards.mc2inspections
- ISHM Educates Workers about Elevated Mold Levels and Health Risks May 29, 2012The Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) addresses health and safety concerns due to workers exposed to elevated levels of mold.mc2inspections
- Widow Blames Black Mold in Death of Callaway City Mayor - WMBB News 13 - The Panhandle's News Leader May 29, 2012After spending just thirty three days in office his widow says that doctors determined his death was black mold.mc2inspections
- What You Need to Know About Home Inspections and Your Realtor, 12 Major Hidden Concerns May 29, 2012Buyers take precautions to protect your most precious investment when buying real estate, especially if you are single and a first time buyer.mc2inspections
- Asbestos makers falsely claim material safe, WHO says May 28, 2012Certain business operators are denying the widely known fact that all forms of asbestos are dangerous, claiming chrysotile, or white asbestos, is safe, the World Health Organization said.mc2inspections
- Termites The Silent Destroyers May 28, 2012Forget teenage boys, termites are what really could eat you out of house and home.mc2inspections
- 'Healthy Homes' Aims To Identify Health Threats May 29, 2012
- House Detective: Making the Most of Home Inspection
- New Home Inspector Feels His Oats April 5, 2012The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: In one of your articles, you said, “The essential purpose of home inspection is to disclose property defects.” If that is true, why don’t home inspectors use the top tools of the trade, such as thermal cameras, borescopes, and moisture meters? In my opinion, most home insp […]Barry Stone
- Sellers Refuse to Repair New Damage January 5, 2012The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: We are in escrow to buy a home. When we made our offer, there was an attractive concrete walkway in the front yard. Since then, the sellers hired a contractor to inspect the septic tank. The contractor had to cut out two sections of the walkway, but when he replaced the pieces, he set […]Barry Stone
- Home Inspector Minimized Major Problems August 28, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: When we bought our home, we hired a home inspector who was recommended by our real estate agent. The inspection report contained what appeared to be two minor disclosures: “minor lean to the home” and “some minor seepage in the basement during heavy rain.” The only recommendation was […]Barry Stone
- Buyers Dismayed By Unsigned Building Permit April 1, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: We bought our home about four months ago, and now have a big, undisclosed problem. The house is very old and was completely renovated; not by the person who sold us the property, but two owners previous to them. Our Realtor advised us to check for permits at the city hall, which we di […]Barry Stone
- Sellers Withhold Disclosure of Defects February 17, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: The home that I’m buying has been vacant for two years, and the sellers have not been truthful about its condition. Their disclosure statement says the furnace is in perfect working order, and they listed no other defects. Last week, I called the gas company to turn on the servi […]Barry Stone
- New Home Inspector Feels His Oats April 5, 2012
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Category Archives: home maintenance inspections
Seven signs your home needs professional maintenance
When your body is out of balance, it sends you signals, usually in the form of aches and pains to alert you that it’s time to get checked out. Your home has a similar warning system, but it’s often ignored. Angie’s … Continue reading →
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Condition of Indianapolis homes inspected in 2011 much worse than previous years
According to our own statistical data, only 35% of Indianapolis homes inspected in 2011 were considered to be in “good” condition. This is down sharply from 2010 where we saw 43% and in 2009 46% respectively. The over abundance of … Continue reading →
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Gutters and Downspouts – Their Important Role
The kids are back in school and that means summer’s over in Indiana. Fall is here and soon we’ll be climbing up our roofs and cleaning out the gutters before the fall leaves begin their damage. But just how much … Continue reading →
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Dryer lint can be a serious fire hazard
When you think of serious hazards in your home, I bet this one doesn’t come to mind: lint. It’s not a hazard to health, like mold or asbestos, but it can light up fast, and can be a serious fire … Continue reading →
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Home Maintenance Inspections Indianapolis Brownsburg Carmel Fishers Noblesville Indiana
MC2 Home Inspections recommends that you receive a Home Maintenance Inspection every two to three years. For about the cost of a basic automotive tune-up, a Home Maintenance Inspection can help identify problems and damage in your home before they … Continue reading →
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MC2 Home Inspections Crawfordsville Darlington New Market Ladoga Montgomery County Indiana
MC2 Home Inspections provides complete home inspection services for Crawfordsville Indiana and surrounding Montgomery County areas. Three full time home inspectors available 7 days a week to accommodate all of your inspection needs. We are fully certified, licensed and insured … Continue reading →
Posted in bank owned properties, consumer protection, consumer safety, crawfordsville indiana, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home maintenance inspections, home owners, indianapolis indiana, indoor air, Indoor air quality, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, Mold, mold inspections, mold testing, pre list inspection, property inspector, radon, radon gas, radon testing, Real Estate
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