Fort Worth Inspection Client Appreciates a “Job Well Done”

Thank you Victor.
Adam was great.
I appreciate you guys and will let my friends know.

Cathy

Foreclosure Inspection Reveals Dangerous Fireplace Hazard

Our Fort Worth home inspector found this extremely dangerous condition in a Grand Prairie, TX home inspection. This was a foreclosure inspection, where obvious remodeling had been started before the owner lost the home. What our inspector found in the fireplace and chimney surprised even him. Watch, and be sure to LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW.

Fort Worth Home Inspection Company Awarded Angies List Super Service Award – 3rd Straight Year

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House Exam Inspection and Consulting has received the esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award for the third year in a row. The Award is presented to less than 5% of the businesses in the entire Angies List organization. Founder, Angie Hicks says, “Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing the best customer service.”

Company owner, Victor Sedinger, said, “We are very proud to receive this award, because Angie’s List Clients are selective, and they continuously rate our performance, thereby referring us to one another for their home inspection needs.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have maintained a total and overall grade of “A;” have received a minimum required number of reports; are NOT in the Angie’s List “Penalty Box” and do NOT have an unsatisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau. Angie’s List is a “consumer-based” referral service, which provides critiques on performance regarding listed service, professional and retail companies throughout the Fort Worth and Dallas areas. Members looking for referrals to these companies must pay a small annual fee. Businesses, however, must be nominated by a Client or customer in order to be listed.

“No business can buy their way in,” said Sedinger. “That’s what I like about the system. It’s not an advertising scheme. instead, you have to keep pleasing folks with your service.”

Check out the services for a trial period at http://www.angieslist.com and please tell them House Exam Inspection and Consulting told you to ask.

And, be sure to leave a COMMENT BELOW. It’s one way we can tell that someone is “listening.”

Roof Damage Discovered During Recent Home Inspection

A recent home inspection uncovered significant roof damage in the back of this attic. This estimate for repair was over $700 over the whole roof. If your inspector is not going the extra mile to find damage, you could be paying extra money later. See for yourself, and LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW.

South Hills Client and Realtor “Very Impressed”

Our professional home inspector did a home inspection last week for this Client, who was referred to us by a friend. The house was a 1950s ranch style in the South Hills part of Fort Worth. The Client’s Realtor had never used our company before either, so it was nice to hear that we impressed both Nicci and her Realtor. By the way, it also sounds like the Seller is trying to get the items we found fixed. That’s even better, huh?

“Victor,
I just wanted to say thanks! Judy [the Client's Realtor] was very impressed with you as well.
I also wanted to let you know the owner came into town and was to meet with an electrician and plumber today to fix everything- so we’ll see what the next few days hold. You will be top on my list!
I have to say, I know if this house is supposed to be mine it will work out. I struggle with the patience part, but this has been an incredible experience. The right people have been places along the path to help me- you are included. Thank you. I have sent your info to a few friends who are looking as well.
Thank you again for your patience and honesty!”

Nicci K., Client purchasing home in South Fort Worth

Energy Retrofit of Older Home Will Pay Off In Lots of Ways

At House Exam Inspection and Consulting, we’ve been helping folks learn how to save money on utility bills for nearly four years now, through our association with Home Energy TuneUp. We’ve helped dozens of families save on their energy usage, by giving them fully itemized reports on the energy-related upgrades and repairs they could make in their homes, how much they could realistically expect to pay for each upgrade, and how long it would take to re-pay the expenses based on energy savings. We’ve had good feedback from these Clients, and we are expanding this service to include full-service energy audits and thermographic diagnostics over the next few months. So stay stay in touch with our website. You might even consider linking to the RSS feed in the upper right corner of this webpage, so that you keep up with the new services.

Now for the big news: We are pleased to report that we (Victor and Carolyn Sedinger) are going to put the program to use in a personal way. We are beginning the retrofit process on our own 1948 bungalow on the west side of Fort Worth. We bought this home while it was a duplex, and rented out the one-bedroom side for the first several years. But as we approach retirement in a few years, we thought it would be nice to turn it into a nicely upgraded single-family home. We have drawn up the plans for the conversion. We have received the quotes from sub-contractors. We have secured the funding, and we will be starting the work on or about January 18, 2010.

Over the next few weeks we’ll give you the basic findings from our own Home Energy TuneUp Report, as well as the RESNET Home Energy Diagnostic Survey. We will use both of these reports, so that the results can be compared and we will have a measurable way to determine the similarities and differences in the programs. We will be able to document the before and after results of the house in relation to air leakage, weatherization, and other variables for energy efficiency.

So, join in and let’s make it a dialogue. We would love to hear from you about your own energy-related questions. Ask us anything energy related. If we don’t know, we will find out for you. And share your ideas and suggestions for helping others save money on their energy costs.

Fort Worth Energy Inspection Shows Where Dollars Are Wasted

It is always pleasing to us when we find things that can almost immediately help people save money on utility bills. It also never ceases to amaze us when people will go for a long time without investigating the reason for high utility bills. At House Exam Inspection and Consulting, we are all about trying to help people save money. That is why we offer our version of a home energy audit — the Home Energy TuneuP Inspection.

As you can see from the photo above, the air handler plenum (the silver colored box) had come loose from this attic central air unit. In other words, the unit was heating and cooling the attic. The owner had no idea how long the equipment had been in this condition, but said he had been “noticing higher bills for several months.” It’s not hard to see why heating and air conditioning was so costly in his house, but since this system was for upstairs service and the kids were away at college, it just went unnoticed for a long time.

With a Home Energy TuneuP Inspection from House Exam Inspeciton and Consulting, we take inventory of all the energy-related systems and components in the house, we take note of their age and condition. Then we upload the information into the database and generate a personalized Report giving you a detailed list of recommended improvements which will save you moeny, prioritized by estimated cost and estimated return on your investment. Some of the items will be free or inexpensive to implement. Those items that will be more costly will be listed along with an idea of the energy savings you can expect, and how long it will take to recoup the investment with increased utility savings.

A Sample Report will be made available to you at no cost, if you desire. We can give you a quote for pricing, and we can schedule an inspection for you at your convenience. Contact us: energy@houseexamdfw.com and ask for more information on the Home Energy TuneuP Inspection service, or call now (817) 797-2461, and schedule an inspection.

Give your family the Gift of Saving beginning in 2010. Call or email ASAP.

Fort Worth Inspector Makes A New Little Furry Friend

It was a rather cold morning last week. Kind of morning that most of us look for a little warmth. Rocky was no different. He was curled up in a not so little round furry ball in the attic of this home in west Fort Worth.

Not wanting to disturb his nap — for more reasons than one — I was glad he gave me a photo opp. fortunately the owners called a local critter rescue and relocation company.

Do I really get paid enough to do this job?

Leave a Comment below. Tell us your critter stories.

$8,000 Home Buyer’s Tax Credit Extended and Expanded

In case you haven’t heard, Congress passed an extension of the First-Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit. The credit, which was supposed to expire on November 30 this year, has been extended to next year. The rules have actually been expanded to include folks who have been living in the same home for five years or more. These folks can get a credit of up to $6,500 when they buy a house before the new deadlines. Homes must be under contract by April 30, 2010, and the purchase transaction must be closed before June 30, 2010 for the credit to apply.
So, what are you waiting for? Find a Realtor and get to shopping for that home of your dreams. And don’t forget to call House Exam Inspection to help you avoid the “Money Pit.” Call to schedule your home inspection, (817) 797-2461.

New Construction Final Inspection Gets Rave Reviews

Adam,

I’d like to express our thanks to you and your father for the help you provided us.  You were both very informative and thorough.  I value all the information you provided me because I always like going into decisions informed.  This home is by far one of our biggest.  The knowledge you provided us is invaluable and will definitely be utilized.

We came across your company through a referral and also from research on your website.  We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family. We are very pleased with the services you provided and look forward to working with you in the future.  Thanks again for answering my million questions.  I’m sure one or two more may come up later down the road.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving,

Ephraim and Teresa C.,

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