Home Inspector Somerset County NJ
Core 360 Home Inspections serves all of Somerset County New Jersey and has conducted numerous home inspections in all of Somerset County New Jersey. If you want a certified home inspector in Somerset County with local insight Core 360 Home Inspections will satisfy your inspection needs. Somerset County NJ Home Inspector near me: Basking Ridge Bedminster Belle Mead […]
Middlesex County Home Inspector
Core 360 Home Inspections serves all of Middlesex County New Jersey and has conducted numerous home inspections in all of Middlesex County New Jersey. If you want a certified home inspector in Middlesex county with local insight Core 360 Home Inspections will satisfy your inspection needs. How we help you with a home inspection? We will provide you with a […]
Toilets & Bidets
Toilets & Bidets A water closet in the U.S. is commonly referred to as a toilet. The term “water closet” originates from the time when plumbing was brought indoors, and defecation took place in a small, closet-size room with a pot. Toilet Styles There are three styles of water closets: close-coupled, one-piece, and flushometer valve. The most common is the […]
AFCI Houses Built Prior to 2002
Electrical receptacles in most homes prior to 2002 do not comply with the most recent requirements for branch circuit protection by an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) device. Although homes are not required to be updated to comply with newly-enacted building safety standards, to reduce the potential danger of electrical fire, as an inspector we recommend that AFCI […]
Certified Hudson County Home Inspector
Core 360 Home Inspections serves all of Hudson County New Jersey and has conducted numerous home inspections in all of Hudson County New Jersey. If you want a certified Hudson County NJ home inspector in Hudson County with local insight Core 360 Home Inspections will satisfy your inspection needs. Hudson County NJ Home Inspector near me: Our Certified Home Inspector […]
Why have Mold Air Quality Test?
Air quality testing during your home inspection. with Core 360 Home Inspections.com
Dryer Vent Maintenance & Safety
House fires caused by dryers are far more common than are generally believed. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, fires caused by dryers in 2005 were responsible for approximately 13,775 house fires, 418 injuries, 15 deaths, and $196 million in property damage. Most of these incidents occur in residences and are the result of […]
Window Maintenance
Condition: Window frames, sills, and sashes should be monitored because the interior condition and hardware of windows change over time. Frame materials can include plastic, aluminum, steel, wood, plastic-clad wood, and metal-clad (steel or aluminum) wood. Window types include double-hung, single-hung, casement, horizontal sliding, projected out or awning, projected in and fixed. In addition to […]
Lead-based Paint
If ingested, lead can lead to a variety of health problems, especially for children, including brain damage and other serious issues. Lead-based paint may be a hazard when found on surfaces that children can chew or that get a lot of wear and tear, such as windows and window sills, doors and door frames, stairs, […]
Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral used in many construction products. It is considered to be a carcinogen. Asbestos has been used in: sealant, putty, and spackling compounds; vinyl floor tiles, backing for vinyl sheet flooring, and flooring adhesives; ceiling tiles; textured paint; exterior wall and ceiling insulation; roofing shingles; cement board for many […]
Laundry and Utility Rooms
Laundry Room: Watch for leaks and kinks developing at plumbing connections to the washing machine. Water can overflow from the top or bottom if the machine is overloaded with a load that’s too big, or if it is resting on an uneven surface. Protect the electrical or natural gas connections to the dryer and ensure that […]
Kickout Flashing
Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter. When installed properly, they provide excellent protection against the penetration of water into the building envelope. Several factors can lead to rainwater intrusion, but a missing kickout flashing, in particular, often results in concentrated areas […]
