Maricopa County Home Inspection: September 2009

I wanted to let you know that I do Home Inspections in the Tartesso and Verrado subdivisions inBuckeye. I am very thorough and proffesional. Give me a call anytime to ask any questions 602-326-4061. www.GreensHomeDesign.com

Simple Home Maintenance tips that can protect against disaster

Maintaining the vegetation around the home can help to preserve the home from major problems. If this tree was properly braced when it was young it would have grown straight up. Now if it isn't removed then mother nature will bring it down on the home.

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Any vegetation that is in contact with the structure will cause problems.
It will:

• Rub against the side of the home, causing the materials to deteriorate more rapidly.
• Grow into the structure and cause damage.
• Becone a bridge for carpenter ants and other insects to get into the home.

Checking the dryer vent can prevent a fire. This flexible dryer vent will trap lint in it. It also has too many turns and kinks which will trap lint. When too much lint builds up it will not let the heat out of the dryer and potentialy cause a fire.

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If you are buying or selling a home in Buckeye, Goodyear, Avondale, Tolleson or the greater Phoenix area and want to find out if there any maintenance issues left undone please give me a call at:

602-326-4061

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Yesterday I inspected a home in the Tartesso community of Buckeye. The house was 3 years old and in very good shape. There were two things not properly installed.

First the builtin microwave was installed such that the vent at the rear was blocked. All the vented air was coming out the top front of the microwave instead of out the ductwork that was installed to take the air outside.

Second the refrigerator was wired on a GFCI circuit. If for some reason that circuit gets tripped and you go out of town for a couple days without knowing, you will come home to spoiled food.

These are examples of why it is important to have a Home Inspection on every home you purchase.

For all your Buckeye Home Inspection needs give Greens Home Design a call at 602-326-4061.