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Unfortunately, all of North Georgia is in the EPA’s Highest Radon Zones. Not many people, including most Real Estate Professionals, are aware of this issue.
Radon gas is a toxic gas that seeps into homes through the foundations. And it doesn’t matter if your home is built on a basement, crawlspace or a slab, this deadly […]

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If the electrical panel in your home is a Federal Pacific Electric “Stab-Lok” panel then there is a real fire hazard in your home!
Federal Pacific Electric “Stab-Lok” service panels and breakers are a safety hazard and can fail to trip in response to an overcurrent situation, leading to electrical fires.
The breakers may also fail […]

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If a plumbing vent doesn’t terminate on the exterior of the house it needs to have an Air Admittance Valve (AAV) installed. We see the Studor® valve installed most often in our inspection area.
The Studor® valve is a brand of Air Admittance Valves (AAVs).
The Studor® AAV can be used in lieu of expensive and […]

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If your water faucets are dripping or your toilets are running, chances are the Pressure Reducer Valve on your main water line has gone bad.
The Pressure Reducer Valves job is to reduce the water pressure at the street from 200 PSI or more to less than 80 PSI (pounds per square inch) inside the house. […]

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Termites are a real problem in Georgia and they cause thousands and thousands of dollars in damages to homes every year. Would you recognize termite tunnels in your home if you saw them?
Check out this video so you’ll be better equipped to spot these troublesome pests.

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In the eleven years I’ve been in the home inspection business I have never ever seen such a ridiculous situation with a plumbing vent as we discovered in a house recently.
Instead of installing the Drain Waste Vent line for a basement sanitary pump properly someone cut a hole in the furnace flue and […]

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Many of the mechanical systems in your home have components that come through the exterior wall of the house. And the gaps in the exterior wall around these components need to be kept sealed. Failure to keep these gaps sealed can lead to a variety of undesirable issues from insect infestation to water […]

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As part of your annual home maintenance check you should evaluate the main electrical power meter and be sure that it’s securely connected to the exterior wall. Dozens of times a year our inspectors will discover a ‘dangling’ power meter like the one in this video.

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If the insulation on the large copper refrigeration line for your air conditioning unit is damaged or missing then your headed for potential trouble during cooling season. We recommend that you check out the condition of the insulation on the exterior AC unit annually.
Also, many times the insulation on the refrigeration line going into […]

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Did you know that in an average rainfall year in Atlanta that nearly 150,000 gallons of rainwater will come off of your roof? And if your gutters and downspouts aren’t doing their job of moving that water away from the foundation of the house trouble can begin. We recommend that all of your […]

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