Barry Stone
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New home with drainage problemsAug 27, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We bought a newly built home about three years ago. Since then, we have been dealing with drainage issues, mainly pooling rainwater in the backyard. We've worked with...
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Inspector's estimates on repair costs are unreliableAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the home inspection report included estimated costs to repair the reported defects. The conclusion of the report stated all of the problems f...
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Conflict of interest among agents, inspectorsAug 13, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I am a newly certified home inspector and have a question that involves professional ethics. When I attended home inspection school, my instructor told the class we s...
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Should home inspectors recommend experts?Aug 06, 2023 6:00 am - Q: As a longtime Realtor, I recommend the most qualified home inspectors to my clients. Recently, a local inspection company criticized inspectors who advise their clien...
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Home inspector underestimates repair costsJul 28, 2023 8:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector found rotted floor framing under the house, and the sellers refused to pay for repairs. The inspector estimated $4,000 t...
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Inspector fails to inform buyer of old wiringJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector said the house has Romex wiring. After moving in, our electrician installed a ceiling fan. When he was in the attic, he ...
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Agent advises against radon testJul 16, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, the home inspector recommended a radon test for an additional $200. My agent, who attended the inspection, said there had not been any high rad...
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New home inspector seeks adviceJul 09, 2023 6:00 am - Q: As a new home inspector, I have a question about a forced air heater I recently inspected. In my report, I recommended the air ducts be cleaned as a standard maintena...
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How to become a part-time home inspectorJul 02, 2023 6:00 am - Q: I've been in the construction trades most of my life, mainly as an electrician. Now that middle age is affecting my knees and back, I'm considering a part-time career...
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When are home inspectors liableJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - Q: In some of your columns, readers ask if they have grounds for suing a home inspector. Your answer always seems to be "no." Could it be that you're providing cover for...