EGAL Home Inspections

EGAL Home Inspections EGAL AMERICA'S HOME INSPECTION SERVICE IN STOW, OHIO ASHI Certified, Ohio State Licensed

07/29/2024

The details of an inspection of a commercial building will depend on the building's age, size, location and complexity. An inspection includes an analysis of the concrete, wood and steel components. They particularly pay attention to the condition of the roof, especially if the building is old.

07/25/2024

The exact actions to take if it is determined your home or building has lead paint depends on local codes and the condition of the paint. The best recourse is to consult your local municipality to find out what your options are.

07/22/2024

An in-progress inspection can give a new homebuyer peace of mind, because the home inspector will spend time evaluating every accessible parts of the home they can safely reach during its construction and then prepare an inspection report containing the findings.

07/18/2024

It’s important to understand that a single paint chip assessment or even a composite sample of several areas in the building or home can't give an accurate picture of the extent or location of lead paint hazards. This is why inspections must always be comprehensive.

07/15/2024

It’s recommended that if a house is more than ten years old, a foundation inspection should be performed to prevent any serious damage from developing. After this initial inspection, it’s wise to schedule a foundation inspection every ten years after that.

07/11/2024

If the lead paint is in good condition, it may not pose an immediate hazard (however local regulations are the final determinant). However, lead paint that is peeling, cracked, chalky, or chipped needs to be handled appropriately.

07/08/2024

Have foundations inspected after a particularly hot, dry summer or cold, wet winter. Seasonal weather patterns can put stress on a home and cause foundation problems that start small.

07/04/2024

There are multiple ways in which people can become exposed to harmful levels of lead. It can be transmitted through air, water, food, contaminated soil, deteriorating paint, and even dust. However, lead-based paint, used in older model homes, represents the greatest source of lead exposure in the U.S.

07/01/2024

Did you know that national building codes focusing on the safety of a building's occupants (fire exiting, fire alarms, and hazard isolation) were not actually developed in the United States until the 1930s and 1940s?

06/27/2024

“I found that all the patients were of trades that some way or other use or work in lead; such as plumbers, glasiers, painters.” – Benjamin Franklin, on reading a pamphlet during his visit to a hospital in Paris.

06/24/2024

Push piers consist of coated steel pipe that a professional jams into the earth with an automatic pump, also known as a hydraulic ram.

06/20/2024

It's an excellent idea to be present during the home inspector so you aren't caught unaware later with surprise issues. You may also learn more about your own home first-hand to help you protect your precious investment.

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Stow, OH
44224

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