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Many sellers "spruce up" their home in order to make it visually appealing so they can sell it more quickly. We have observed that, many times, these "repairs" are simply cosmetic in nature when deeper structural work should have been performed. Sometimes these repairs are so temporary they will not even last one year before problems become visible! We have actually seen cases where major odors, such as mold and mildew and cigarette smoke have been "masked" during an inspection by clever means (such as having all the windows open during the inspection, having wet oil-based paint on surfaces within the dwelling, and actually having a roast in the oven during the inspection). Some real estate web sites give the seller great ideas on how to "fix up" their home to sell it. Go to the web sites and see for yourself just how temporary and cosmetic in nature a lot of these "fix-ups" usually are!
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Our job is to look beyond these cosmetic repairs, "quick fix-ups" and "quick makeovers" and tell you the truth as to how the job should really be done to be long-lasting and to help reduce future maintenance.
Serving Vermont & New Hampshire
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"Second Opinion" inspections
If you feel you have been led astray by an inspector with "rose colored glasses," please give us a call, we're here to help you.
Narrative Reporting
Dictated/Transcribed (typed) Reports
Pre-purchase Inspections (investigation) of Existing Buildings
Commercial and Residential Inspections
New construction inspections
Our careful and detailed evaluation of every construction detail gives you confidence and satisfaction in knowing whether or not your building contractor followed standard building procedures in each phase of construction. Manufacturers and suppliers of building materials typically require strict adherence to their specific installation instructions. Warranties are generally void if windows, doors, fixtures, heating and air conditioning systems, and the like are not installed by the contractor according to specifications. In addition to the voiding of warranties, improper installations usually result in future maintenance problems.
New Construction Progress Reports
New Construction Punch List
Lending Institution Inspections
Completed Work Inspections and Reports
Estates
Working with clients in planning and producing short and long-term maintenance reports (long-term goals) for estates to help reduce building damage and high repair costs relating to failure of building components and systems.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
Inspecting estate construction, maintenance and repair work that is performed
Call Richard Guest 802-748-5505
Richard W. Guest
Home Buyers Inspection Service, LLC
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
(802) 748-5505
email: r.guest@vermontinspector.com
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