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Have
your property inspected by one of San Diego's most prominent inspectors.
John "Mac" McWilliams has been serving the southern California
construction and real estate communities since 1975.
Mac uses the latest
technology to provide you with the most comprehensive inspection to date.
The technology allows Mac to prepare and complete his inspection on site.
The inspection reports are user friendly, easy to read and with the table
of contents, information is quick to find. In addition, he provides you
with your own "inspection report book". This book is a color
copy of your full inspection report including a table of contents with
complete details of the inspection (sample below); along with "How
To Operate Your Home - An Owner's Manual for Your Home". This is
the guide to operate your home with over 250 drawings and simple explanations
that describe the operation of the structural, electrical and mechanical
systems in your home.
Agents can easily
keep track of all inspections completed by Mac by use of digi-storage
(sample below). Each inspection is converted to a PDF format. Portable
Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable
distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the
world, with a ten-year track record. PDF is a universal file format that
preserves the fonts, images, graphics, and layout of any source document,
regardless of the application and platform used to create it. Adobe®
PDF files are compact and complete, and can be shared, viewed, and printed
by anyone with free Adobe Reader® software.
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Any
home evaluation, regardless of age, requires a thorough scrutiny of "The
Big 5": |
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ROOF
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Quality, age, durability, structural integrity
~ Attic insulation and ventilation |
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PLUMBING
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Supply and drain line type, efficiency and pressure
~ HVAC - "Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning"
~ Condition and efficiency of gas lines and valves |
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ELECTRICAL
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~
Service entrance safety and capacity
~ Wire type, age, & condition - aluminum, copper, "knob & tube",
ersatz (mixed types)
~ Branch circuits (generally outlets and switches) |
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FOUNDATION,
FOOTINGS & SITING
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~ Historic structures
require special attention to drainage and lot location issues
~ Long-term exposure to moisture can seriously affect stability
~ Foundation components include mortar and aggregate types, historical
survivability, condition of
intermediate supports, absence/presence of moisture under house
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STUCTURAL
INTEGRITY
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Residential structures built beginning with the 20th Century through the
late 1940's may have lacked some modern structural engineering sophistications
but generally compensated for potential compromise by the shear weight and
volume. In those days, a 2x4 measured 2x4 -- and spacing between framing
members was generous.
~ Degradation is generally caused by infestation, previous fires, or moisture
damage. |
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HAVE
YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTED BY ONE OF SAN DIEGO'S MOST PROMINENT INSPECTORS
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- Over 25 years
experience in construction, rehabilitation and remodeling
- California licensed
general contractor
- Over 5,000 commercial
and residential inspections conducted
- On-site and Saturday
reports available
- Fully insured
- Southern California
native with expertise in local architecture and historic structures.
- Featured on the
Home & Garden Network's "House Detective" show
- Digital imaging
and reporting via e-mail capable
- Reasonable rates
- On time services
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MAC
THE INSPECTOR CAN PROVIDE:
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- References to
reliable local professional trades people
- Assistance with
asbestos, lead and mold/mildew issues
- Interpretation
of specialized reports (e.g. termite companies)
- Construction tips
and "ballpark" estimates of construction costs
- "Referring
Party" liability insurance. If referred by an angent, broker or
other individual, Mac the Inspector's liability insurance extends to
the referring party.
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MAC
THE INSPECTOR DOES NOT PROVIDE:
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- Repair or contract
work - inspections only
- Strict interpretation
of building codes
- Guarantees of
structural or building components
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