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msaige
in Inspection 12 years and 11 months ago
Heimer for new construction inspection?
Has anyone used Heimer for home inspection with good results?
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msaige
in Inspection 12 years and 11 months ago
Heimer for new construction inspection?
Has anyone used Heimer for home inspection with good results?
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aussieben
in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago
Home inspector recommendation
If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…
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aussieben
in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago
Home inspector recommendation
If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…
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bk_bstoner1
in Inspection 13 years and 3 months ago
Elevated Lead & Dept. of Health
Hi everyone, One of my children’s lead test level came back slightly elevated. My pediatrician isn’t overly concerned since the level wasn’t very much above…
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bk_bstoner1
in Inspection 13 years and 3 months ago
Elevated Lead & Dept. of Health
Hi everyone, One of my children’s lead test level came back slightly elevated. My pediatrician isn’t overly concerned since the level wasn’t very much above…
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KensingtonLite
in Inspection 13 years and 3 months ago
Is a basement houseguest illegal?
Help! I own a house in the Kensington/Victorian Flatbush area and have an old family friend as longish-term house guest in my basement. He pays…
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Amym718
in Inspection 13 years and 3 months ago
What is the question you wish you'd asked before buying your house?
I have to think this discussion has appeared here before, but I can’t find it. (So point me to it, if you think it’s here.)…
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fishermb
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for an inspector around Cobble Hill
I am about to close on a 1-bedroom in Cobble Hill and would like recommendations for someone to do an inspection on the unit, thanks!
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backeast
in Inspection 13 years and 4 months ago
Do I Need A Termite Inspection?
We just went into contract on a brick rowhouse in the South Slope/Windsor Terrace. The inspector found no evidence of termite damage, nor did he…
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guikazoid
in Inspection 13 years and 10 months ago
Realtor Recommended Inspector
I’ve been reading some articles about being weary about realtor recommend home inspectors. My realtor recommended Rich Perri. I have read amazing things about him on Brownstoner.…
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metaphase
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
Accurate Home Inspectors (Matt Barnes) versus AVT (Joe Pasaturao) for townhouse inspection?
Any advice on whether to go with accurate Home Inspectors (Matt Barnes) versus AVT (Joe Pasaturao) for a townhouse purchase inspection? I found talking to…
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armchairwarrior
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
Hey how much does the boiler inspection and paper work should cost each year?
My current guy only gives me one day a year to do the inspection. and I don’t get to pick time or day!! He gave…
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brokedown
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
do I need an asbestos inspector?
Our plumber said we need to get about 20 linear feet of asbestos off the pipes before we can install our new boiler. (The old…
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vixg123
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
buying a condo, advice needed
hi everyone, i wanted to pick the community’s brain on my condo purchase. Situation: offer has been accepted on a condo. Condo is a converted…
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sd
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
home inspection advice
I’m having a two-family brownstone inspected and trying to decide between (in order, from most to least expensive) using Rich Perri, Accurate Building or John…
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dovee
in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago
SRO Boiler Inspection Help!
We are having our boiler inspection in 3 days and want to be as prepared as possible. Can anyone help me with general building codes…
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shatz
in Inspection 13 years and 8 months ago
Home Inspector Recommendation (Possible Mold Issues)
I have an accepted offer on a 20 year old condo in brooklyn & I am looking for a recommendation for a home inspector. There…
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