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Are GFCI Outlets Required in Basements

Are GFCI Outlets Required in Basements? Cleveland Home Inspector Answers!

Are you familiar with GFCI outlets? Mike Vakos from Tri-County Inspections sheds light on their significance in today’s blog post. In a recent video, Mike emphasizes the importance of GFCI outlets, also known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, commonly encountered during home inspections. These outlets play a crucial role in ensuring electrical safety, particularly in…

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Cleveland Flip Home Inspection

Cleveland Flipped Home Inspection: Water Temperature Issues

Plumbing issues are one of those things you do not want to uncover in your newly purchased home. Honestly, no homebuyer wants to uncover any issues at all after purchasing a new home. Flipped homes specifically may call for greater attention to the details. How can you avoid the headaches of costly plumbing repairs or…

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Clevelnad Home Inspection

Cleveland Home Inspection Reveals Galvanized Pipe Problem

A Home Inspection can be an invaluable tool when buying a new home.  That is especially true when your “new home” is an “old home.” Most buyers are not equipped with the knowledge about what “red flags” to look for in older homes. That’s where you should leave it to the professionals. Mike at Tri-County…

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Cleveland Home Inspector

When a Flipped Home Inspection Finds Missing Water Meter

Have you found yourself wanting to buy a freshly flipped and renovated home? While the “newness” and upgrades of the home may be very appealing, don’t get caught overlooking possible major mistakes. When a home is flipped or renovated to sell there is usually an aggressive timeline to finish it and get it sold. But,…

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Prelisting Inspection reveals mold in attic

Prelisting Inspection Reveals Rotting Trim and Mold in Attic

A prelisting home inspection from Tri County Home Inspections offers sellers invaluable insight into the condition of their property before it hits the market. These sellers, by engaging the expertise of a qualified home inspector, gained a comprehensive understanding of any underlying issues or potential concerns within their home. As it turns out, their home…

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It’s Important: Home Inspection For New Construction

In this circumstance, a home inspector has the opportunity to see inside your walls as well as the finished product. Before the drywall is installed, it would be very beneficial to have the progress inspected in addition to a final inspection when the house is complete. This may seem like an unnecessary expense, however in…

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Do you need a home inspection for new construction? yes!

Do I Need a Home Inspection on a New Construction Home?

Yes. It is worth every penny to get a home inspection on your new construction home. No doubt. As we posted a few years ago in “Do I Need a Home Inspection for a New Construction Home?” and as Realtor.com published in Should You Hire a Home Inspector for a New House? you do not…

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Pushmatic Electric panel in Home Inspection

Will Pushmatic Electrical Panel Pass a Home Inspection?

The Pushmatic electric panel with the Bulldog brand can be found in homes today and dates back to the 1950’s through the 1960’s. There has never been an actual recall of the Pushmatic, however it is known that over time they can become very stiff and difficult to operate or reset. This results in the…

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Can I Clean a Rusty Electrical Panel?

Can I Clean a Rusty Electrical Panel?

No. Many new home buyers may see a rusty electrical panel and think the house is “about to blow”. It is not.  And as home inspectors we spend extra time explaining to new home owners that every house has issues. Our job is to figure out which issues you want to take care of immediately…

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cancel home inspection rain

Never Cancel a Home Inspection for Rain

If you’re buying a home from a private seller you could be subject to any litany of strange dealings, and canceling a home inspection is a HUGE red flag.  Why would anyone cancel a home inspection? At the time of this blog post the market in Cleveland is considered a “sellers market” with 64% of…

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Tri-County Inspections home inspectors deliver everything from thorough home inspections with radon testing, mold testing and septic testing add-ons to brief walk-through inspections across ten Ohio counties including: Lorain CountyCuyahoga CountyLake CountyMedina CountySummit County, Wayne CountyHolmes CountyGeauga CountyPortage County, and Stark County. We are also the Cleveland landlords' choice for lead inspection services.

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