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Challenger Electric Panel Recall
I received a complaint from a recent home buyer about the electric panel. It is a Challenger brand. After closing on the property, the buyer asked an electrician to add another receptacle at the kitchen counter. The electrician told the buyer that Challenger panels...
Barn Quilts
Here is a post about something I do when I’m not inspecting. Barn quilts are usually found in rural areas as decoration on actual barns. The most common size is 8 feet square to be visible from the road. This is done using two sheets of plywood that are 4’ x 8’ put...
Costs for Radon Testing
I do radon testing as an extra service (add-on) along with inspections. Sometimes home buyers wonder why it is isn’t just included, since I’m already on site. I usually say it is a separate license and equipment and leave it at that. But it got me thinking about the...
Radon Testing
The protocol for radon testing in Illinois calls for Closed Home Conditions for 12 hours prior and for the duration of the 48 hour test. This includes all windows in the home be closed, any fireplace dampers be closed, exterior doors be open only for momentary entry...
Buying a House As-Is
In a competitive seller’s market such as we are in now, homes are often sold as-is. Either the seller has designated it in the listing, or the buyer made it part of their winning offer. This usually means that an inspection report would not be used to negotiate for...
DJI Drones May Be Outlawed
A bill banning drones from China (CCP) operating in the US is progressing through the US house of representatives. It was introduced by Elise Stefanic (R-NY). The motivation appears to be to be in the interest of national security and to appear tough on China. The...
Ancillary Services
When I first became an inspector, I wanted to be a one-stop shop. The first extra service I did was radon testing. It requires a separate license and equipment. The company that I worked for when I started paid for the licensing and supplied the equipment. They also...
Saving Time on Inspections
There is an unwritten rule that inspections shouldn’t take too long. It is generally 3 hours for a typical single family home. Of course it sometimes goes longer, and that is okay when necessary. However I keep adding things to my routine, so I needed to find ways to...
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