Advantage Inspection Peachtree

Not Your Common Home Inspection Tool

Gary Sloan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:24:47 +0000

You never know what will happen at a Home Inspection - Neither does the Inspector. Here’s a fun video where Gary got to use an uncommon inspection tool.

Missing Attic Insulation

Gary Sloan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:21:47 +0000

A home inspection finds missing insulation in an attic. A problem like this could be hiding in your attic and could cause costly energy bills and more problems!

A Home Inspection Finds Common Roof Issues

Gary Sloan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:17:15 +0000

Our Home Inspections look at the roof and can find common issues like these that need to be addressed in your home or the home you are purchasing. Don’t miss important discoveries that could become more costly!

Safety Issues Found in Home Inspections

Gary Sloan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:11:41 +0000

More insights from our Inspectors on the field. A Home Inspection finds safety issues in a new home, missing smoke detectors.

Missing Cap on a Furnace Flue Found in Recent Home Inspection

Gary Sloan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:10:15 +0000

Home Inspections can reveal discoveries like this missing cap on a furnace flue that can stop costly problems before they start.

Home Inspection Finds Termite Attracting Debris in a Crawlspace

Gary Sloan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:07:44 +0000

Debris left in a crawlspace can attract termites to your home. Don’t miss discoveries like this that could be costly!

2010 Home Inspection Reviews

Gary Sloan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:10:26 +0000

Our 2010 is off to a great start! We are busier than ever before. We have the pleasure of working for some great clients and it is always wonderful when they have as good of an experience as we do! Here are some recent testimonials from clients:

I will wholeheartedly recommend Advantage Inspection Company to my friends and colleagues and even strangers in need of your services. Your inspection was conducted as if it were your own home! It was a very informative and pleasant experience. Thanks again for a job well done!!

-Oliver Sueing -Sharpsburg, GA.

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Gary Sloan inspected my parent’s home. He found several major problems. Because of his thorough attention, he prevented serious issues - high water pressure that could have resulted in broken pipes or leaks, a narrow blocked dryer vent that could have caused a fire. Gary was so personable, my mom felt really comfortable with him. He’s friendly, approachable and professional. I recommend his home physical for any homebuyer who suspects there could be problems — and his home inspection for buyers and sellers of homes.

-Ellie White Stevens, Marketing Guru

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This is the place to call if you are looking for a home inspection. Mr. Sloan was prompt, super friendly, and he explained everything in a concise and knowledgeable way. He made great suggestions, including referrals, and was an overall pleasure to work with. When he gave me his business card at the end of the service, he told me that it was not just a business card, but an invitation to contact him anytime about anything with the home. The inspection report was clear, and concise, and the pictures really helped make everything clear for the contractors who needed to work on the home. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a home inspector.

-Customer, Jil Swift, Palmetto Home Inspection

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Gary was very understanding with the time frame I was under to get an inspection completed. I called Gary on Friday mid-day and he was willing to do the inspection on Saturday at 8:00 AM. To me, that showed he cared about his clients…Outstanding service! I don’t see how you could have done anything better!

-Customer, Tim Johnson, Griffin Home Inspection

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McDonough Home Inspection Customer Recommends Advantage

Gary Sloan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:13:38 +0000

Another great experience inspecting for our wonderful customers! Here’s the latest feedback from those amazing customers:

“Gary not only inspected the home, but provided education on how to maintain it. He truly loves inspecting homes! By the way, he’s quite the comedian. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.”

-Meco Wilson, McDonough Home Inspecttion

Thanks, Meco! Get an education on the home you are buying. Call us today at 678-364-1111

January Survey Winner was a Happy Home Inspection Client

Gary Sloan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:51:07 +0000

January was a great month for us and a wonderful way to start off 2010! It was the last month we were drawing a winner for our customer surveys, and Jil Swift, won a $25 American Express card, thanks to her participation in our survey!

Here’s what Jil had to say about her experience with Advantage:

“Mr. Sloan was great. He was super friendly and courteous, professional, and insightful…my Realtor was so impressed. She will definitely be recommending Mr. Sloan’s services in the future. ”

Thanks again to all our customers for starting off 2010 with a bang!

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Protect Your Home This Winter

Gary Sloan — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:18 +0000

With the weather abnormally cold for this time of year, many are worried about their homes. We had a question come into our office yesterday “Should I leave my faucets running so they won’t freeze?” A lot of people are asking what t hey can do to protect their homes. Here’s an article with some tips to endure this winter weather!

(ARA) - When people think of winterizing their homes, most often their heating bills spring to mind - along with insulation and weather stripping. The winter months bring not only high energy bills, but also an increased chance of certain kinds of damage to your home and its contents.

A few precautions can help protect you from serious losses and disruptions this season.

Indoor floods

While home fires make headlines, water damage is more common and often just as severe. The most frequent cause is faulty or broken pipes. In fact, Fireman’s Fund Personal Risk Consultants see a surge in water damage during the first three months of the year, when pipes are most likely to freeze and burst. Be sure to insulate exposed pipes.

If you leave your home to spend time in warmer climates or even just a weekend on the ski slopes, always leave the heat on in your home and set it to at least 55 degrees. Don’t let high fuel prices tempt you into going lower. The pipes that come in through your foundation or run through external walls can reach temperatures much lower than the setting on your thermostat. Have someone check on your home while you are away.

A foolproof way to protect your home from broken or leaking pipes at any time of year is to install an automatic water shutoff system. Attached to your home’s main incoming water line, the device senses increased water flow caused by a burst pipe and automatically shuts the system off. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company recommends the Leak Defense System from Sentinel Hydrosolutions. A 5 percent premium discount is available to policyholders who use this system, so let your insurance agent know if you install one.

Chimney and furnace fires

While fire presents a year-round risk, certain causes of fire occur more frequently during the winter. Chimneys, boilers and furnaces are particular risks. Approximately 25,000 residential fires begin in a fireplace or chimney every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Why so many? Over time, a layer of unburned carbon-based residues (sometimes referred to as fireplace creosote) builds up along the inside walls of your chimney and can eventually catch fire. The solution is to have a trusted, professional chimneysweep clean and inspect your chimney annually.

An annual inspection is just as important for those with furnaces and boilers. And, remember, your furnace room should never be used for general storage. Wood scraps, old books, paint, solvents and other flammable liquids are significant fire hazards and should be removed and stored elsewhere.

Ice dams and old trees

Snow and ice storms can create a number of potential threats to your home. One of these is ice damming, which occurs in the days after a snowstorm.

Icicles hanging from your eaves, while they may be beautiful, usually indicate that a dangerous ice dam has formed. An ice dam is a build-up of ice that can form at the edge of your roof when snow melts but is blocked from draining. When more snow melts and is trapped behind this ice, the resulting water backup can soak through your roof and cause damage to ceilings, walls and more. The most common causes of ice dams are clogged gutters and insufficient insulation, both of which are easy to remedy.

Mature trees on your property represent another potential hazard during storms. Strong winds or frozen water that covers old branches with a heavy coat of ice can lead to failure and collapse, a clear threat to your home or other nearby structures. Have a trusted horticultural expert take a look at your property’s mature trees and prune or cut down unstable specimens.

For more advice on how to protect your home from winter’s severe weather, visit www.firemansfund.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Have any questions or need anything in your home checked out? Give us a call for an Inspection or Home Physical! Or you can schedule right here online. Have a warm and happy winter!