All Forum Posts by: Reinaldo Lopez

@Matthew Paul Hi, inspectors certified by a national acredited association do know enough and the majority are ex contractors that stay busy in the field after selling their business. They are required to have X amount of recurrent training every year, depending on the state.

If you look at the manufacturer recommendation they wont guarantee some of this equipment after a specific age, that released them from liability, the insurance will flag some of this items because of the age as well and they can exclude or prorate coverage. That is what they like to do, I have experience this personally.

Example, the water heater leaks, create damage, mold, remediation, etc.. what they will tell you, you should replace or performed preventive maintenance on the unit, no proof of it. there goes your claim down the tube.

Also, I am sure you do not like to have a furnance leaking CO2 in to your home, then get sue over an old furnace that will cost around 3K.

The best thing is to perform preventive maintenance and have a log on the unit itself, install CO2 and water sensors that can be monitored with an app like a video camera and budget for replacement one thing at a time. This water sensors are relatively inexpensive and are great. Awesome idea for homes in the north because they can even close the water supply if needed.

Remember Murphys Law, it will happen when you are on a trip far away or when least expected. Happy tenants mean peace of mind.

@Rita Dirro for home inspectors you can look at nachi.org

@Demon S Rogers yes, it can be done before you put a bid but you can have a contingency on inspection. Some inspectors will do a walk trough with you for a smaller fee than a full home inspection and no report, or a contractor will do the same. Make sure you have a note pad.

@Mark Mounsey hi , you can look at nachi.org for home inspector training they are pretty good and it is nationwide recognized.

@Hugo Jimenez hi, sad but I am sure the family's members will understNd your situation, you have good information here and ideas. If you need more info you cal call my probate attorney (954) 698 0039, Mark Gold near you.

@Franko Shenault hi, for inspector in your area take a look at nachi.org, they are nationwide.

@Steven D'Agata hi, try looking at nachi.org foe inspectors nationhide.

@Michael Nugent hi, for that type of test or inspection as Industrial you need specialized engineering company or surveyor, no commercial inspector will do a industrial inspection, maybe a commercial. Good luck.

@Alfredo Villegas Hi , you can also look at mold assessment and remediation margings are very good. You can start working for some of the mold comapinies and learn the system and foe home inspectors use nach.org you will learn a lot.

Hi. you want to do it with permit specially, this will proof that a mayor update was done to the minimum code standards and is good for resale and insurance, If you are in south Florida you can try calling my plumber Dan Cimas (954) 854-2886. of not we can find another but get it done with permits. it shouldn't be double