New Beginnings Home Inspection

Found in the Attic…

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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You may or may not get up into the attic of the home you are thinking of buying. There is one thing you can count on from New Beginnings Home Inspection, we make every effort, provided access is available, to get into every homes attic we inspect.

This problem went undetected by the current home [...]

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Termites Having a Field Day at the Home Owner’s Expense!

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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As people get close to retirement they may want to know what condition there home really is in. Here is where New Beginnings Home Inspection can help. We provide home maintenance inspection for this very reason.
The picture you are looking at came from one of our home maintenance inspection.

The home owner’s crawl space [...]

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Roofing

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Roofs play a key role in protecting building occupants and interiors from outside weather conditions, primarily moisture. The roof, insulation, and ventilation must all work together to keep the building free of moisture. Roofs also provide protection from the sun. In fact, if designed correctly, roof overhangs can protect the buildings exterior walls from [...]

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Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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EPA Recommends:

If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon.
For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested.
Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a [...]

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Ten Things You Should Know About Mold

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
3. If mold is a problem in your home or school, [...]

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Termite Control in the Home

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Wood destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time.
All chemical soil treatments, bait systems, and chemical wood treatment must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and applied in accordance with the EPA label instructions. [...]