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The process begins with a call for a Home or Commercial Property Inspection from you. At that time we will ask you a few questions about the property size and the type of inspection you would like to have done. I'd like for the utilities to be on, so that any or all operating systems can be checked. If it is a structural, building or before-drywall inspection there is no need for all utilities to be on. I will make an appointment with you or your agent to meet at the home, building or property site. I can inspect within 2 hrs. notice if urgent. Our inspection process at the site will take an average of 2 hours or less for homes; 2-4 hrs. or more for commercial properties from agreement signing to finish, depending on the type of inspection. There also may be one or two inspection assistants depending on the property and conditions. Atlanta Georgia and Metro 404-755-9556 West Georgia 770-252-6700 Email: info@ppinspect.com Home and Commercial Building inspector in Riverdale, Ellenwood, Union City, Hampton, Griffin, Fayetteville, Palmetto, Lithonia My staff and I will be over, under, in and all around the home, building or property to discover it's condition. I will be thorough but careful while inspecting the property or building. After the inspection and data is collected, we will re-tour the property with all parties to answer any questions. We will include all defects, deficiencies and code violations found during the property or home inspection. Some sellers and agents don't like it but nothing will be left out of the inspection report, no matter how small or insignificant it is. If we discover any condition or have a concern about any item we will let you decide what's important and what is not. ;void(0)) We Inspect All Systems All inspections are done by Paris Pressley. Paris and his inspection assistants are very thorough. Basements, attics and crawlspaces are always included in the inspection whenever possible. Once collected, the information will be used by Paris to create a inspection report and returned to you. Depending on the inspection, some reports can be made at the site, others at the office and returned the same day or within 24 hours. Once you receive your report we will be glad to go over any questions or review it with you. The house looks good to me ;void(0)) This home was advertised for sale in East Atlanta "as is". The buyer thought that this was a good bargain for the price because of the community it was in and the area. From the street this home appeared to be an average 1700 sq.ft. 85 year old bungalow that would make a good home in a historic district of East Atlanta for a growing family. The seller or owner had attempted to dig out the earth in the crawlspace and add an additional 1200sq.ft. of living space by creating a finished basement with a bath. The buyers were interested in the property and called us because they wanted a certified home inspection and a professional repair estimate. They were concerned about the conditions they found in the basement. They felt the seller was not telling all. The seller told them the basement could be finished easily for about $20,000.00 and become a living space. The interested buyers had no idea of the number of code violations and danger that existed with this property. (Click a photo to enlarge). ;void(0)) Thorough inspecting is our game This home appeared OK on the interior of the first floor or main level eventhough there were serious settling issues and out-of-square doorways. After closer inspection of the walls and trim, drywall had been installed over the original plaster to perhaps cover cracks created by the settling. No trim had been removed to apply the sheetrock. Drywall was butted against the molding creating defective joints at the trim. The buyers felt the price was OK but questionable for the house with these conditions. They wanted to know were the renovations done to meet minimum building code and was there any hidden conditions not being revealed buy the seller. Basements and places you can't see ;void(0)) The buyers were egar to get to the basement to show me the improvements that were not completed by the seller. I wondered why would House Wrap be on foundation walls as I walked towards the rear of the home. This material would be used as a moisture barrier for wood products and goes under siding. Maybe the seller just let the House Wrap overlap the masonry foundation I thought. As I walked to the rear of the home by way of the gravel driveway I noticed improper plumbing extending out the side of the House Wrap on top of the ground. The buyer said the seller indicated the house main drain had been terminated at the street and a new connection was made in the rear yard. I only saw a storm water cover and manhole in the rear yard. I explained to the buyers sewer water and storm water are no longer allowed to mix in the metro area. I advised them to verify the new sewer tap with the City. ;void(0)) The structure is very important Once inside the basement I found unfinished foundation work, framed walls without lateral braces to prevent house swaying, untreated wood in contact with soil and masonry, weight bearing walls of the main floor not supported in the basement, incomplete and missing exterior foundation walls, improper plumbing, electrical and heating. There were missing footings and a all brick fireplace resting on a soil base a little wider than the base of the fireplace. The laborers had removed too much soil around the fireplace to gain more basement floor space. I suggested a retaining wall should be installed ASAP to prevent collapse. Sellers will not tell you everything about the property ;void(0)) I suggested the buyer should contact the City building department to see if there were any building violations or stop work orders on the property. I suggested that they verify any and all foundation, footing, framing, electrical, plumbing and heating approvals by the building official. The work did not appear to meet local building codes. The house breaker box was fastened to a remaining piece of the original foundation wall nailed to the structure. There was a waste drain within inches of the box. I wondered how did the homeowner convince the building department to allow the building to remain occupied with several violations. ;void(0)) The cost for repairs and corrections excluding finishing the basement is $19-$28,000.00.
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