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Charlotte Roof Inspection

September 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Recently a Charlotte home inspector found a problem on a porch roof while doing a Waxhaw home inspection. The problem with this roof was that there was troff on the front edge of the roof and no where for the water to go, The water is going to trapped and run down the wall. This […]

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Tags: High Moisture · Home Maintenance · Maintenance · Roof Inspection Charlotte

Charlotte Inspetor Tells You How To Know When You Need A New Roof

June 19th, 2009 · No Comments

While performing a home inspection in Chantilly, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin noticed a roof that was in need of replacement. How do you know when you need a new roof? The following are some things that home inspectors typically look for. Leaking roofs, poor drainage, and clogged gutters […]

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Charlotte Inspector Finds Roof Leaks

May 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Roof leaks are a nuisance for many homeowners. They can be difficult to diagnose – that is a fact. To make matters worse, different weather conditions will produce leaks in different locations. The vast majority of roof coverings operate using the principal of gravity. This can be a big help in locating a leak source. […]

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Moving Chimney Found By Charlotte Home Inspector

May 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Recently Chip Sprague a Charlotte home inspector was inspecting a house in Charlotte when he noticed the chimney is on the move. A brick chimney has it’s own foundation separate from the house because of the weight of the bricks. The chimney also has flashing and counter flashing where it joins the roof to allow […]

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Tags: Chimney · Roof Inspection Charlotte

Roof Problems on New Construction!

November 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Here are some problems we find when inspecting the roof on a new construction home.

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Tags: Charlotte Area Housing Market · New Construction Inspection · Roof Inspection Charlotte