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Technical Inspection Before Buying A Home (III)

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

technical inspection before buying a home

Inspector Profile

The inspector is a professional who follows the Code of Ethics of the Association of Home Inspectors (ASIPV). This organization is responsible for training and accrediting these professionals so they can perform inspection tasks. On the website of the association (www.asociacionipv.com) to access a list of professionals operating in each geographical area. (more…)

Technical Inspection Before Buying A Home (II)

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

technical inspection before buying a homeItems to be inspected

What is an inspection? The standard practice of the inspectors require that these be assessing the status of a number of components of a home and submit a written report to the buyer. The Inspector IPV a detailed discussion of the house, which reviews in their entirety, even in intermediate areas. Check the levels of noise, light, humidity, and carbon monoxide, water facilities, electricity and gas; reviews the state of the floors, walls, ceilings, tile and baseboards, doors opening and closing , windows, shutters, drawers, furniture.

It also verifies the proper operation of appliances, heating, ventilation, toilets, faucets, traps, drains, sanitation and general hygiene of the house. That is, defining the general state of habitability of housing and reflected in a written and photographic report, easily understandable, which is called IPV certificate. (more…)