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Varying standards among home inspectors

By Barry Stone
Nov 21, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: After moving into our home, we noticed a gas smell near the fireplace and immediately called the gas company. They found a leak and turned off the gas service until our plumber could repair the problem. This cost us about $500.
Home inspector failed to inspect furnace

By Barry Stone
Nov 14, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: When we bought our home last year, our home inspector said the forced air furnace was in good working order. Then winter came, the furnace wouldn't start, so we called the gas company.
Protect yourself when buying a new home

By Barry Stone
Nov 7, 2021 8:00 AM - Q: The new home we're buying will be completed next month. We want a professional home inspector to do the final inspection before I move in, but the builder says, "No way!" He wants us to sign an agreement to submit warranty requests after the close of escrow. Should we wait until moving in before hiring the inspector and then request repairs under the one-year warranty?
Buyer regrets bypassing home inspection

By Barry Stone
Oct 30, 2021 6:00 AM - An investment buyer skips the inspection on a property divided into three units -- illegally. Now he's stuck with a mortgage he can't cover without the income of three rentals.
Should foundation vents remain open?

By Barry Stone
Oct 24, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: My question involves the unwise practice of closing foundation vents around a home. As a heating contractor, I've noticed some homeowners and maintenance people close the vents in order to conserve heat during winter.
Firewall requirements in attached garages

By Barry Stone
Oct 17, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Our house was built in 1955, before firewalls were required in garages. Now that we're selling, the buyers want us to upgrade the garage to current fire-safety requirements, as advised by their home inspector.
Evaluating home inspector liability

By Barry Stone
Oct 10, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We bought our home nearly four years ago and just discovered a major roof problem that was not reported by our home inspector. The added sunroom recently developed a leak, so we called a roofing contractor. He nearly fell through the roof because of severe dry rot.
Home inspector disputes the house detective

By Barry Stone
Oct 3, 2021 6:00 AM - As a veteran home inspector, I take exception to a recommendation in one of your columns. You advised that home inspectors urge their clients to do a permit check at the local building department when there are apparent additions or alterations to the property.
Paving contractor not responding to complaint?

By Barry Stone
Sep 26, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I hired a contractor last year to repave my driveway with concrete. The work seemed OK at first, but it turned out that the pavement doesn't drain toward the street. Now my next-door neighbor complains that drainage onto his property is causing moisture problems in his basement.
Consider these child safety concerns in old homes

By Barry Stone
Sep 19, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We're buying a 1929 vintage home and are concerned about child safety for our 2-year-old. What safety problems might we incur with an old home that would not be a consideration in a newer one?

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