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Sears Homes

December 3rd, 2019 · No Comments

Long before there were subdivisions with stick built homes there was Sears. Sears was one of the largest sellers of houses prior to WW II. There were others too and it was verry interesting. Watch this video by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin to find out why.

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Tags: Home Buying · Real Estate Investing · Unusual Findings

Wood Composite Decking

July 21st, 2018 · No Comments

http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin talks about the pros and cons of composited wood decking vs. treated wood decking. There are difitely advantages and disadvantages of each. This is what the home inspector in this video talks about. https://askthecharlotteinspector.com

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Tags: Going Green · Home Buying · Unusual Findings

What You Need to Know about Radon

November 4th, 2017 · No Comments

http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com What is Radon? What are the health effects of Radon. What can you do about Radon. Those and other questions are answered in the video https://askthecharlotteinspector.com

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What You Need to Know About Aluminum Wiring

November 4th, 2017 · No Comments

http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com Have you had trouble getting insurance because you had aluminum wiring? Why and what is it. In this video Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina answers those questions. http://www,askthecharlotteinspector.com

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Tags: Aluminum Wiring

Home Inspection Carolina’s 90 Day Warranty

November 4th, 2017 · No Comments

http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com When you get a home inspection Raleigh, Charlotte, or Asheville NC you get a free 90 day warranty with every home inspection. Call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575 http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com

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Tags: Unusual Findings

Managing the Radon Risk

August 18th, 2017 · No Comments

http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com Charlotte home inspectors Preston Sandlin, Chip Sprague, and David Storm explain the risks of Radon. They also talk about how to test for Radon and howto mitigate if Radon is found. if you have any questions about Radon please call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575 https://askthecharlotteinspector.com

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Tags: Charlotte Area Housing Market · Home Maintenance · Radon

Seller’s Inspection Checklist (for sellers to use prior to the inspection)

October 17th, 2015 · No Comments

Seller Inspection Checklist -to use in preparation for your home inspection From your friends at Homeinspectioncarolina.com 704-542-6575 Please note: More than likely the buyers will come to the inspection. Please have house clean. Don’t leave dishes in the sink, pans in the oven or cars in the garage. Also change all filters prior to the […]

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Tags: Selling Your Home · Uncategorized

Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Dracula in the Atttic

April 13th, 2015 · No Comments

http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina.com made and eerie discovery in an attic recently, Dracula……no not really but he did discover some bats in the attic. The poop or the guano has disease carrying pathogens in it so you don’t want bats in your attic. Call Home Inspection Carolina today to […]

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Tags: Crazy Things · Environmental Hazards · Home Maintenance · Maintenance · Unusual Findings

Charlotte Home Inspector Explains Why You Should get a Pre-Listing Inspection

April 1st, 2015 · No Comments

Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was on the radio recently when he was asked by “Your Real Estate Today” host Paul Jamison why you should have a pre-listing home inspection. Preston from Home Inspection Carolina replied that by knowing the issues ahead of time you had time to get several estimates and avoid rush charges. […]

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Tags: Home Inspection Radio · Pre-Marketing Inspection · Preparing Your Home for the Inspection

Charlotte Home Inspector on WBT 1110

March 31st, 2015 · No Comments

Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was recently on WBT radio “You”re Real Estate Today Show” talking about prparing your house for showing and preparing your home for the home inspection. Today they are talking about rplacing burned out bulbs.

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Tags: Home Buying · Home Maintenance