Although Hawaii does not require a license or have any state regulation or oversight, a good home inspector will come armed with his or her own certifications, experience or professional associations. Checking up on those qualifications is typically very simple as they are generally transparent at the corresponding websites such as interNACHI or ASHI (Which […]
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As a home inspector, one of the most common issues we see are double taps in the electrical panel. What is a double tap? A double tapped breaker occurs when two conductors are found connected under one circuit breaker lug or when two conductors are connected at the neutral bar under one screw. The problem […]
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Why GFCI? A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), is a type of circuit breaker which shuts off electric power when it senses an imbalance between the outgoing and incoming current. A circuit breaker protects the house wires and receptacles from overheating and possible fire. From the 80’s to the 90′, the requirement was for GFCI […]
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What is a clean out? A plumbing cleanout provides a convenient place to access a properties drain pipes to clear clogs and debris. You can remove a cap on the cleanout to supply the needed access. The plumbing codes of most localities require the installation of cleanouts during the plumbing rough-in during building construction. As […]
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One of the biggest questions we get is how much will it be to remove the popcorn? That very much depends on if it has asbestos or not. Cost: non asbestos popcorn will cost around 1-2 dollars a sq foot for removal. That cost will jump substantially with asbestos ranging from 3-7 dollars a sq […]
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