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A Water-Damaged Home and Health of Occupants: A Case Study Abstract: A family of five and pet dog who rented a water-damaged home and developed multiple health problems. The home was analyzed for species of mold and bacteria. The diagnostics included MRI for chronic sinusitis with ENT and sinus surgery, and neurological testing for neurocognitive […]

Flood- Damaged Buildings Inspectors should be prepared to protect themselves and their clients from the unique challenges posed by flood-damaged buildings. Hazards in and around flood-damaged buildings include the risks of: Growth of large mold colonies; Septic system collapse; Trip-and-fall injuries; Structural collapse;  Fire and explosions;  Toxic sludge and materials containing waterborne bacteria; and  Electrical shock […]

Holiday Home Survival Guide
 American Society of Home Inspectors’ Top 10 Tips  for Busy Homeowners Surviving the holidays is hard enough without having to think about how to care for your home.  For a busy homeowner, remembering to clean out the gutters and downspouts may be at the end of the weekend “to-do” list, however, […]

Home Inspections After Flooding In unfortunate circumstances, a flood may occur in your home. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends inspecting your household after any water damage occurs. It is important to exercise caution before entering your home after flooding, due to the various types of damage that may be present. Flooding may result […]

Holiday Home Safety Tips The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents. InterNACHI recommends that you follow these guidelines to help make your holiday season safer and more enjoyable. Holiday Lighting Use caution with holiday decorations and, whenever possible, choose […]

Getting Your Home Inspection After a Flood Before moving back in to your flood damaged home, you should get a Home Inspection. An inspector will thoroughly check your home to make sure that it is once again safe for you and your family. A home inspector will examine your home for electrical damage, structural issues, […]

Performing Commercial Inspections Who’s doing commercial inspections now? A huge, largely untouched commercial inspection market exists which is completely separate from the residential inspection market! Just Google “commercial building inspections” and what you’ll find is a small number of inspection companies across North America who perform commercial inspections in addition to residential inspections. Look through their sites, and you’ll find […]

Why It’s Important to Get Commercial Real Estate Property Inspections One of the most important things you need to have done when buying a commercial real estate property is to have it inspected by an experienced and qualified commercial real estate property inspector.  You want to make sure you know what you’re getting before you […]

Three Reasons to Schedule a Home Inspection before Winter From our fellow professionals at Alban Inspections in MD: As the old saying goes, a stitch in time saves nine, and here at Alban Inspections our equivalent is “a home inspection in time saves time and money later.” Having your home inspected before winter is a […]