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Clients give us raving testimonial about their Woodstock home inspection

March 4, 2010 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Customer Feedback, video

Terry came to this Woodstock home inspection for his uncle and was impressed with the information that IHI Home Inspections provided. He really liked the fact that David explained not only the items found but he also explains why it is looked at. Watch his testimonial below to find out all the details. Our goal is to make sure the client is pleased with the home inspection process 100% of the time. Atlanta home inspectors are not the same and saving a few dollars on your home inspection can cost you thousands in the long run, not to mention the headache and heart ache of not having a thorough home inspection done. When choosing a home inspection company, be like Carla and chose IHI Home Inspections today, you’ll be glad you did!

When you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough Woodstock 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.

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John 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.

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Sheri Louis gives a thumbs up on her Atlanta home inspection

September 29, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under 1st time buyers, Customer Feedback

As Atlanta home inspectors, we love working with energetic and excited people and Sheri Louis is no exception! Britt Argo found Sheri and her sister, Michelle a great home for their first home. Sheri and Michelle found away to take advantage of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit and we’re happy to have been a part of the excitement! Way to go Britt and Congratulations to Sheri and Michelle!!!!

Now if you want a through home inspector on your side when you’re buying a home,that will provide a thorough computerized home inspection report call us today 404-788-2581 or better yet you can now schedule your home inspections completely online at http://www.ihihomeinspections.com We provide peace of mind one Alpharetta home inspection at a time! Call ahead we are booking ahead now, a busy home inspector is who you want as your home inspector, not cheap charlie.

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Atlanta home inspector says some Drainage problems are easily fixed

September 21, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Maintenance & Safety Tip

As an Atlanta home inspector, one of the things that I look for on every home inspection that I do is the gutters and where they are dumping the water. The last thing you want is the water ending up right against your foundation.

Gutter maintenance is very important and you want to keep your gutter and downspouts clear of all debris and check for any damage or separations that would prevent water from flowing properly through them. Rainwater spilling out on a concentrated area can create low places in your grade and allow water to concentrate against your foundation wall and in time can deteriorate the concrete or concrete block joints. It will also start seeping through cracks in your basement wall and cause a basement leak.

Where the water exits at the bottom of the downspout is a critical area. It must be allowed to flow away from the foundation. This can consist of a simple splash block or a drain pipe as needed. Make sure that your splash block is doing it’s job properly.

If you find that you are having trouble with your gutters or that it is time for an upgrade please give my friends at Affordable Gutters Plus a call at 770-735-4433 and they will be glad to help you out.

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 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!

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Atlanta home inspector shares YouTube video

September 15, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Common Findings

As an Atlanta Home Inspector I am all the time taking videos of home inspection findings, so when I found the following missing on a home, I thought it would be a great time to do a new video.

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Atlanta Home Inspector shares information about Chinese Drywall

August 28, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under News & Events

As An Atlanta Home Inspector I have been asked more and more about the Chinese Drywall. I am happy to be able to tell those that have asked me about it, that I have not ran across any of it during my Atlanta home inspections. However I did run across the following article on my InterNachi membership website and thought it was full of valuable information. I hope it helps with the questions you may have.

Chinese Drywall

by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard

Amidst a wave of Chinese import scares, ranging from toxic toys to tainted pet food, reports of contaminated drywall from that country have been popping up across the American Southeast. Chinese companies use unrefined “fly ash,” a coal residue found in smokestacks in coal-fired power plants in their manufacturing process. Fly ash contains strontium sulfide, a toxic substance commonly found in fireworks. In hot and wet environments, this substance can offgas into hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, and carbonyl sulfide and contaminate a home’s air supply. chinese drywall inspection Atlanta Home Inspector shares information about Chinese Drywall

The bulk of these incidents have been reported in Florida and other southern states, likely due to the high levels of heat and humidity in that region. Most of the affected homes were built during the housing boom between 2004 and 2007, especially in the wake of Hurricane Katrina when domestic building materials were in short supply. An estimated 250,000 tons of drywall were imported from China during that time period because it was cheap and plentiful. This material was used in the construction of approximately 100,000 homes in the United States, and many believe this has lead to serious health and property damage.
Although not believed to be life- threatening, exposure to high levels of airborne hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur compounds from contaminated drywall can result in the following physical ailments:

sore throat;
sinus irritation;
coughing;
wheezing;
headache;
dry or burning eyes; and/or
respiratory infections.

Due to this problem’s recent nature, there are currently no government or industry standards for inspecting contaminated drywall in homes. Professionals who have handled contaminated drywall in the past may know how to inspect for sulfur compounds but there are no agencies that offer certification in this form of inspection. Homeowners should beware of con artists attempting to make quick money off of this widespread scare by claiming to be licensed or certified drywall inspectors. An inspector can use the following tips to identify if a home’s drywall is contaminated:

The house has a strong sulfur smell reminiscent of rotten eggs.
Exposed copper wiring appears dark and corroded. Silver jewelry and silverware can become similarly corroded and discolored after several months of exposure.
A manufacturer’s label on the back of the drywall can be used to link it with manufacturers that are known to have used contaminated materials. One way to look for this is to enter the attic and remove some of the insulation.
Drywall samples can be sent to a lab to be tested for dangerous levels of sulfur. This is the best testing method but also the most expensive.

Contaminated Chinese drywall cannot be repaired. Affected homeowners are being forced to either suffer bad health and failing appliances due to wire corrosion or replace the drywall entirely, a procedure which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. This contamination further reduces home values in a real estate environment already plagued by crisis. Some insurance companies are refusing to pay for drywall replacement and many of their clients are facing financial ruin. Class-action lawsuits have been filed against homebuilders, suppliers, and importers of contaminated Chinese drywall. Some large manufacturers named in these lawsuits are Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, Knauf Gips, and Taishan Gypsum.

The Florida Department of Health recently tested drywall from three Chinese manufacturers and a domestic sample and published their findings. They found “a distinct difference in drywall that was manufactured in the United States and those that were manufactured in China.” The Chinese samples contained traces of strontium sulfide and emitted a sulfur odor when exposed to moisture and intense heat, while the American sample did not. The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission is currently performing similar tests. Other tests performed by Lennar, a builder that used Chinese drywall in 80 Florida homes, and Knauf Plasterboard, a manufacturer of the drywall, came to different conclusions than the Florida Department of Health. Both found safe levels of sulfur compounds in the samples that they tested. There is currently no scientific proof that Chinese drywall is responsible for the allegations against it.

Regardless of its source, contamination of some sort is damaging property and health in the southern U.S. The media, who have publicized the issue, almost unanimously report that the blame lies with imported Chinese drywall that contains corrosive sulfur compounds originating from ash produced by Chinese coal-fired power plants. Homes affected by this contamination can suffer serious damage to the metal parts of appliances and piping and lead, potentially leading to considerable health issues. While no governing body has issued regulations regarding contaminated drywall, it is advisable that home inspectors be aware of the danger it poses and learn how to identify it.

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Alpharetta Home buyers happy with the Atlanta home inspector

August 24, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Customer Feedback

Louis and Heather, new home buyers in Alpharetta Georgia, are extremely happy with their Alpharetta home inspection. Every home inspection I do I take great pleasure in making sure that I take the time and go over any and all questions so that the home buyers are confident and have a great peace of mind when they are finished.

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Atlanta home inspector shares 5 ways to get your loan quicker

August 20, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Buying or Selling

As An Atlanta Home Inspector I love being able to not only provide valuable information on home inspections in Georgia, but I love sharing other tips and tricks to help you during your home buying process. So when I found this information from Lisa Saunders and Kathy Delbridge over at Home Savings of America I knew that it would be information that you would find helpful.

Five ways to make the loan process go faster

We should say that “working with us” is the first way! When you let us help you find the loan that’s right for you, you truly are taking advantage of some of the area’s best technology and expertise to get you a loan decision and funding on your loan quickly.

But here are five “other” ways you can speed up the process of getting a mortgage loan:

1. Have everything ready and in one place. Elsewhere on our website, you’ll find a list of things you might need in support of your mortgage application. If you get them all together and keep them in a safe, portable place like a special pouch or folder, you can cut down on time spent rooting around for things we may need. Also, you’ll help cut down on your own anxiety and confusion.

2. Be honest and complete when you fill out your application. “Fudging” your employment or residence history or omitting open credit accounts you’d rather not have considered doesn’t increase your chances of getting a favorable loan. In 100 percent of cases, it makes it harder, and take longer.

3. Respond promptly to requests for additional information. During processing, we or the lender considering your loan may need additional information. Provide it as soon as you get the request, or return the call as soon as you get the message.

4. Be prepared to explain derogatory items in your credit report. This is really part of number 2 above. If you had an illness or a divorce where you missed or made late payments, or you have other instances of late payments or delinquencies on your credit report, be prepared to explain them. Be honest, and don’t be nervous! The loan processor isn’t judging you, they’re trying to fill in all the blanks in their paperwork.

5. Let the appraiser in! The appraisal is one of the lengthiest parts of the mortgage loan process. Studies have shown that the single biggest factor in appraisal “lag time” is the appraiser’s inability to reach the homeowner to make an appointment. If you’re refinancing and the appraiser calls to make an appointment, make it as soon as convenient for both of you.

And remember that the appraiser doesn’t want to buy your house. He or she will say what the house is worth clean and tidy and in reasonable repair, even if you have some dirty laundry on the laundry room floor or dirty dishes in the sink. Cleaning doesn’t get you a higher appraisal! Letting the appraiser in as soon as possible gets you a loan faster, though.

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Atlanta home inspector shares a few different home maintenance issues

July 13, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Maintenance & Safety Tip

As an Atlanta home inspector I constantly find different maintenance issues. In the following video I point out some different items that you can do to maintain your home, which will increase the value whether live there forever or sell it later on down the road.

Check back often for new ways to help maintain your home or different items that you could be doing around your home.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia.

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