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While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. Be aware that the inspector has your best interest in mind. Any repair items mentioned in the report should be considered before purchase. We recommended that qualified contractors or specialist be used in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in the inspection report. The Standards of practice for the State of South Carolina, The American Society of Home Inspectors, and the International Association of Home Inspectors make it clear that the Home Inspection is not omniscient.   The InterNACHI standards of practice specify that the general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of the residential property.  The home inspection is based on the observations made on the date of the inspection. The general home inspection will not reveal every issue that exists or ever could exist, but only those ...

Many homes built on crawl space foundations in the Southeastern United States suffer from poor moisture management. Some of the common symptoms of a crawl space moisture problem are: Mold or moisture damage in the crawl space or living area Musty odors in the living area Condensation ("sweating") on air conditioning ductwork or equipment Condensation on insulation, water pipes or truss plates in the crawl space Buckled hardwood floors High humidity in the living area Insect infestations Rot in wooden framing members These symptoms are most often noticed in the humid spring and summer seasons but can occur at any time of the year. Often, the heating and air conditioning contractor is the first person the residents call to deal with the problem. Typically though, the problem is not due to a failure of the air conditioning system; it results from poor moisture control in the crawl space. For many decades, building codes and conventional wisdom have p...

Water filters provide better tasting and better smelling drinking water by removing chlorine and bacterial contaminants. Point-of-use water filters remove lead from drinking water immediately prior to consumption, thus preventing this harmful substance from entering the body. (top image) The purchase of a countertop filter results in a source of clean, healthy water that costs much less than bottled water. Water filters greatly reduce the risk of rectal cancer, colon cancer, and bladder cancer by removing chlorine and chlorine byproducts from drinking water. A solid block carbon water filter can selectively remove dangerous contaminants from drinking water while retaining healthy mineral deposits that balance the  pH  of drinking water. Drinking clean, filtered water protects the body from disease and leads to overall greater health. A water filter provides clean, healthy water for cooking, as well as drinking, at the convenience of tap water. Water filters re...