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Technical Aspects of Home Inspections

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Home inspectors depend on a vast technical knowledge in order to inspect homes.
Here are some blog posts we have made on some of the things that home inspectors consider when they inspect properties

brick wall, wall, brickwork

Detecting the causes of damp

16/03/2013
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roof, brick, roofing

Roof replacement or repair?

16/03/2013
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Cracked mortar on ridge capping

Bad mortar work on roof capping causes roof leaks

28/02/2013
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Loose tiles along eaves

Builders sometimes cut corners with tiled roofs

25/02/2013
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Home inspection is a good career choice

22/02/2013
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Poor drainage causes huge problems

14/02/2013
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Moisture damaged laminated glass

Water-damaged safety glass

11/02/2013
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electrician, electric, electricity

How valid is your electrical CoC?

31/01/2013
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Moisture meter

HouseCheck uses moisture meters to diagnose damp

30/01/2013
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