Shedding it’s skin picture by Atlanta home inspector
October 13, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Common Findings
Every once in a while I run across a few really unusual things while doing an Atlanta home inspection. This picture is no different and I found it so interesting so I thought I would share it with you also.
No this did not go in the report and really had nothing to do with the home inspection, I just thought it looked pretty cool.
Now with all that said and done, when you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.
We are proud to announce that we are now IASQ™ Certified Inspectors for the Healthier Environment Living Program – Green Technology that helps with Eliminating Harmful Germs, Bacteria and Viruses from your home and business! Visit Healthier Programs corporate site for more exciting information. Need HELP for your home immediately, call us at 404-788-2581 today!
Retweet this postVery thorough and right on time!
October 12, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Customer Feedback
Atlanta home inspector shares another video testimonial from Andy! Thanks Andy for choosing David Lelak and IHI Home Inspections to help you with your North Atlanta home inspection needs.
When you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.
We are proud to announce that we are now IASQ™ Certified Inspectors for the Healthier Environment Living Program – Green Technology that helps with Eliminating Harmful Germs, Bacteria and Viruses from your home and business! Visit Healthier Programs corporate site for more exciting information. Need HELP for your home immediately, call us at 404-788-2581 today!
Need an easy way to hook up phone, cable and internet, here you go: FREE Home Utility/Communication Connection Services where one call does it all, Satellite, Internet, Cable TV, Home Security, and Phone. Call 1-866-594-4871 and provide them with access code 1008126. Call our Free Home Concierge Services to save time, save money and simplify life!
You can also schedule your own Georgia home inspection today online.
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Retweet this postYour home is Germier than you think, BUT HELP is on the way.
October 10, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under News & Events, Uncategorized
So what is the most germ-ridden room in your house?
It’s
not the bathroom–it’s the kitchen. In fact, there could be up to 200 times more fecal bacteria on your kitchen cutting board than on your toilet seat. This is likely because people regularly disinfect their bathroom while kitchen items may be overlooked.”
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “germs in the home can show up where you least expect them, even if you diligently try to keep your home clean. Despite good efforts by most to keep their homes germ free, over 65 percent of colds, 50 percent of all cases of diarrhea and 50 percent to 80 percent of food-borne illnesses are caught in the home, and common household items are often to blame.
And Miranda Hitti from WebMD Health News shares that there are “More Bacteria in the Bathtub Than in the Garbage Bin!”
Bottom line: New research shows…Your home may be germier than you think!
Out of 32 places in the home, the top spots for bacteria are the toilet bowl, kitchen drain, kitchen sponge or counter-wiping cloth, bathtub, and kitchen sink., according to a new study.
The study and survey come from the Hygiene Council — which is funded by Reckitt Benckiser, the company that makes Lysol.
Researchers visited 35 U.S. homes, swabbing for bacteria in 32 locations in each home.
Here’s how those spots ranked, in terms of the average number of bacteria per square inch. Spots with the same average number of bacteria have the same rank.
- Toilet bowl: 3.2 million bacteria/square inch
Kitchen drain: 567,845 bacteria/square inch
Sponge or counter-wiping cloth: 134,630 bacteria/square inch
Bathtub, near drain: 119,468 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen sink, near drain: 17,964 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen faucet handle: 13,227 bacteria/square inch
Bathroom faucet handle: 6,267 bacteria/square inch
Bathroom sink, near drain: 2,733 bacteria/square inch
Pet food dish, inside rim: 2,110 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen floor, in front of sink: 830 bacteria/square inch
Toilet floor, in front of toilet: 764 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen countertop: 488 bacteria/square inch
Bathroom countertop: 452 bacteria/square inch
Garbage bin: 411 bacteria/square inch
Dish towel: 408 bacteria/square inch
Toy: 345 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen tabletop: 344 bacteria/square inch
Home office phone or refrigerator door: 319 bacteria/square inch
Toilet seat: 295 bacteria/square inch
Bathroom light switch: 217 bacteria/square inch
Microwave buttons: 214 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen chopping board: 194 bacteria/square inch
Child-training potty: 191 bacteria/square inch
Infant changing mat and infant high chair: 190 bacteria/square inch
Kitchen phone: 133 bacteria/square inch
Bathroom door’s inside handle: 121 bacteria/square inch
Toilet’s flush handle: 83 bacteria/square inch
TV remote control: 70 bacteria/square inch
Home office computer keyboard: 64 bacteria/square inch
Home office computer mouse: 50 bacteria/square inch
And if that isn’t bad enough, another study by the National Institue for Health showed that Bacteria in Household Dust Triggers Asthma Symptoms.
New research shows that bacteria lurking in household dust produce chemicals that may trigger asthma and asthma-related symptoms such as wheezing. These bacterial chemicals, called endotoxins, particularly those found on bedroom floors, were linked with increased respiratory problems in adults.
Researchers at NIEHS and the University of Iowa found a strong association between endotoxin levels and the prevalence of diagnosed asthma, asthma symptoms, asthma medication use, and wheezing. These relationships were strongest for bedroom floor and bedding dust.
“Interestingly, endotoxin exposure worsens asthma symptoms in adults, regardless of whether an individual has allergies or not,” said Peter S. Thorne, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Iowa and lead author on the paper. “This suggests that exposure to endotoxin increases asthma risk even in non-allergic individuals.”
So what is a homeowner to do to try to protect the family from all of these dangerous microorganisms?
The best solution is to take a different approach to managing the environment inside your home!
And the Healthier Environment Living Program™ is just what you need!
It makes complete sense to take a “holistic approach” to determine what kind of germs, bacteria, viruses and microorganisms are present in your home before determining what type of actions are needed to keep your home as germ and bacteria free as possible.
And your local IASQ™ Indoor Air and Surface Quality Certified Inspector Professional will do just that! Yes, that would be us, your Atlanta Home Inspector, David Lelak, is now a provider!
Before any “solutions” are recommended, surface sampling will be conducted in order to determine what type of issues that you face in your home or business.
You see, protecting your business from dangerous bacteria, mold and mildew is easier than ever with XMICROBE™ unique antimicrobial technology.
The XMICROBE™ Technology offers an antimicrobial protection that works every minute of every day with just one simple application and it’s affordable and long-lasting.
XMICROBE™ Technology creates a durable bond to the surfaces of your business preventing further growth, spreading of bacteria and cross-contamination.
Over 25 years of research and development went in to the creation of the XMICROBE™ Technology that is used in the Healthier Environment Living Program™.
Protect your family and ease your mind as XMICROBE™ Technology works 24/7 to control Microbial growth.
Call the Atlanta Home Inspector today at 404-788-2581 to find out more information on how to protect you and your family with the Healthier Environment Living Program™.
Retweet this postJohn Wieland Homes has a sign that says “Yes You Can”
October 6, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Buying or Selling, Uncategorized
I was driving down the road heading to an Alpharetta home inspection and saw a sign at the entrance of one of John Wielands neighborhoods. The sign said “Yes You Can” and that got me to thinking…..
Yes You Can get great deals right now!
Yes You Can own a new home and get a tax break from Uncle Sam!
Yes You Can find new homes for sale in the John Wieland neighborhoods.
BUT No You Can Not assume that every home is perfectly built just because it is a new home. Even the new homes for sale still are built by contractors that may have an off day or a forgetful moment and we have found several issues with roofs on new homes.
So my last Yes You Can goes along with the home inspection part, can you get Peace of Mind by having your new home inspected “YES YOU CAN” so call us today!
make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.
We are proud to announce that we are now IASQ™ Certified Inspectors for the Healthier Environment Living Program – Green Technology that helps with Eliminating Harmful Germs, Bacteria and Viruses from your home and business! Visit Healthier Programs corporate site for more exciting information. Need HELP for your home immediately, call us at 404-788-2581 today!
Need an easy way to hook up phone, cable and internet, here you go: FREE Home Utility/Communication Connection Services where one call does it all, Satellite, Internet, Cable TV, Home Security, and Phone. Call 1-866-594-4871 and provide them with access code 1008126. Call our Free Home Concierge Services to save time, save money and simplify life!
You can also schedule your own Georgia home inspection today online.
We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time!
Visit us here:
Our Website: http://www.ihihomeinspections.com
Facebook http://companies.to/atlantahomeinspector/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bonnielelak
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gahomeinspector
We love new friends and followers!
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Pool & Spa Inspections
Retweet this postBuilder is glad we caught this on this brand new home
October 3, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Common Findings
Is your Atlanta home inspector known for going on the roof? I am amazed at how many don’t go on the roof now days. This picture was taken of a brand new home, with a brand new roof. Now I don’t know about you but if I was buying a brand new home I would expect some flaws but nothing like this. The builder was happy that we found this at the beginning stages instead of waiting until the builders warranty walk through. Why? Because there is no guarantee that the roofing contractor that he hired will still be around in eleven months, and it would have to come directly out of his pocket. Still think you don’t need to have a brand new home inspected, thing again. You will be happy you did.
Certified home inspectors are trained to look for different home inspection items. It is important to get new home inspected before you get to the closing table so that you have more negotiating power.
When you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.
We are proud to announce that we are now IASQ™ Certified Inspectors for the Healthier Environment Living Program – Green Technology that helps with Eliminating Harmful Germs, Bacteria and Viruses from your home and business! Visit Healthier Programs corporate site for more exciting information. Need HELP for your home immediately, call us at 404-788-2581 today!
Need an easy way to hook up phone, cable and internet, here you go: FREE Home Utility/Communication Connection Services where one call does it all, Satellite, Internet, Cable TV, Home Security, and Phone. Call 1-866-594-4871 and provide them with access code 1008126. Call our Free Home Concierge Services to save time, save money and simplify life!
You can also schedule your own Georgia home inspection today online.
We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time!
Visit us here:
Our Website: http://www.ihihomeinspections.com
Facebook http://companies.to/atlantahomeinspector/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bonnielelak
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gahomeinspector
We love new friends and followers!
Services Provided:
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Retweet this postFlood Insurance Information from Chris Jordan
October 2, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Buying or Selling
Ran across this really great Article from Chris Jordan, with Atlanta Insurance Live
September 21, 2009 is a day that will resonate with Atlanta residents for many years. Parts of our city experienced as much as 20 inches of rainfall in a 48 hour period, causing devastating flooding throughout the area. Thousands of homes have been lost, and families will spend months (and in some cases, years) trying to rebuild their lives. The truly unfortunate side of this story is that many of these families did not have flood insurance.
Flooding from rainfall is not covered under a standard homeowner’s insurance policy. A flood insurance policy is something that must be purchased separately through FEMA. Out of 2.2 million homeowners in Georgia, it is estimated that only 91,000 households have a flood insurance policy.
There are three types of flood insurance policies available. First is a policy that covers both your dwelling and your contents. This type of policy is available in both standard risk and preferred risk areas. Next is a policy that covers only your dwelling. This type of policy is available in standard risk areas only. Finally, you can get a policy that covers only your contents. This policy can be purchased in either preferred or standard risk areas. Maximum coverage on a flood policy is $250,000 for your dwelling, and $100,000 for your contents.
To read the rest of the article, visit here http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/will-your-flood-damage-be-covered-by-your-insurance-16153/
Here’s Chris’ contact information!
http://www.atlantainsurancelive.com
http://www.facebook.com/atlantainsurancelive
http://www.twitter.com/thechrisjordan
Of course, when you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.
We are proud to announce that we are now IASQ™ Certified Inspectors for the Healthier Environment Living Program – Green Technology that helps with Eliminating Harmful Germs, Bacteria and Viruses from your home and business! Visit Healthier Programs corporate site for more exciting information. Need HELP for your home immediately, call us at 404-788-2581 today!
Need an easy way to hook up phone, cable and internet, here you go: FREE Home Utility/Communication Connection Services where one call does it all, Satellite, Internet, Cable TV, Home Security, and Phone. Call 1-866-594-4871 and provide them with access code 1008126. Call our Free Home Concierge Services to save time, save money and simplify life!
You can also schedule your own Georgia home inspection today online.
We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time!
Visit us here:
Our Website: http://www.ihihomeinspections.com
Facebook http://companies.to/atlantahomeinspector/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bonnielelak
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gahomeinspector
We love new friends and followers!
Services Provided:
North Georgia Home Inspections
Pool & Spa Inspections
Retweet this postHome owner saved from structure nightmare!
October 1, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Customer Feedback
Michael was very happy he chose David for his Atlanta home inspection, especially since there was structural issues. Found his second home and was very pleased with the fact that he got a deal on the second home inspection.
When you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.
We are proud to announce that we are now IASQ™ Certified Inspectors for the Healthier Environment Living Program – Eliminating Harmful Germs, Bacteria and Viruses from your home and business! Visit Healthier Programs corporate site for more exciting information. Need HELP for your home immediately, call us at 404-788-2581 today!
We are proud to offer our new FREE Home Utility/Communication Connection Services where one call does it all, Satellite, Internet, Cable TV, Home Security, and Phone. Call 1-866-594-4871 and provide them with access code 1008126. Call our Free Home Concierge Services to save time, save money and simplify life!
You can also schedule your own Georgia home inspection today online.
We create Peace of Mind ONE Home Inspection at a time!
Visit us here:
Our Website: http://www.ihihomeinspections.com
Facebook http://companies.to/atlantahomeinspector/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bonnielelak
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gahomeinspector
We love new friends and followers!
Services Provided:
North Georgia Home Inspections
Pool & Spa Inspections
Retweet this postSwine Flu Hits Children – We Have HELP
October 1, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under News & Events
While surfing around today, I ran across the following article talking 
about another child that died from the swine flu, and while it was in Texas, it may give us reason to believe that we don’t have to worry. My sister in law lives right here in Cherokee County in the Hickory Flat area and her neighbor almost died from the Swine Flu. Why wait until it hits your home, call us to find out how you can take prevenative measures in your home that will continue to last day after day, week after week. Swine Flu is not just hitting Texas, or people you don’t know, it’s hitting your schools and your neighborhoods. Below is part of the article titled: Swine Flu: When to go to the hospital.
Even tho the hospitals are saying don’t worry, how can you not when it’s your child who is now sick?
Watch the video/news-report here
Here’s part of the article:
The Dallas health department estimates some 600,000 children are currently out of school with some type of flu.
While they stress the virus is relatively mild, six people have died from it, in North Texas.
One of them was 14-year-old Chloe Lindsay.
Doctors didn’t give her Tamiflu because she didn’t fit in the CDC’s guidelines for needing it. Her death has many parents asking what to do if their healthy child gets sick.
It’s relatively easy for doctors to tell parents not to worry. After all, almost every child will recover from the flu.
But we’ve already seen three local children die – two of them were otherwise healthy.
That makes it critical that parents know what signs to watch for which could mean a child is in trouble.
Continue reading the article here…
Now you’re probably wondering what all this has to do with us being an Atlanta Home Inspector, well you see, we are pleased to announce a new service/product that we will be launching. Right now we are waiting on a shipment to come in that will include a couple more tools and we will be ready to roll. The parent company is Healthier Environment Living Program and we are IASQ Certified Inspectors. After all most of us are surprised to find out that our homes are germier than we think! Call us today for more information at 404-788-2580 (Bonnie) or 404-788-2581 (David), we look forward to helping you have a healthier living environment.
We get the bugs you can’t see, with the new XMICROBE technology.
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