Let’s make this simple. Yes. The 1-Year Builders Warranty Home Inspection is worth your time and money. The cost of an inspection is minuscule compared to the cost of the home and any repairs that might be discovered which fall under your warranty — which is basically everything. Why you need a home inspection on a new home Many people …
You bought a new home. It’s perfect. No issues. Right? Well, after a few months, you start to notice little things here and there. It’s natural. But as your 1-year builders inspection starts to come to its expiration date, it’s a great idea to have an expert come in and check for common defects found in a 1-year warranty inspection. …
You built a brand new home. So you might be asking why you need a warranty inspection. The reason is simple: prevention. Prevent something small today from turning into a nightmare later. Prevent the frustration of getting defects fixed before your warranty expires. Prevent a gap in the documentation from creating headaches later when trying to get things fixed. Below …
Can’t see or smell mold? You may still have it. Mold can grow in isolation. Despite being undetectable by your nose, chemicals can still get in your lungs.
Chemicals like Bleach are biocides – they kill life in general. Clean shower mildew with bleach. Anything else requires a professional.
If you’re headed to a big box hardware store for a DIY mold test kit, stop. They’re a waste of money. Here are several reasons to consider…
There are several ways to test for mold in a home. The method used depends on the activity and type of mold we’re looking for. Part 3 of a 7 part series.
To bring down utility bills, builders made our homes so tight that nothing was getting in, or out! We were trapping moisture. Part 2 of a 7 part series.
Moisture sources in Arizona homes: air conditioners, showers, dish washers and general water use, and their contribution to mold. Part 1 of a 7 part series.
Learn what’s required by HUD/FHA and by engineers, differences between Certification of Affixed & Foundation Certification, and how much you’ll likely pay.
Peter Ellefson, President of EPL Realty Group, seeks out Nick’s experience to decide what to buy and what not to buy. He lets Nick watch his back!
Nick J. Alati, I thought you might be curious to learn the outcome of our situation at the Troon North property. The Banks realtors kept insisting that the moisture (flood) evidence that you identified in the garage was not credible. We located the previous owners who confirmed that indeed such a flood had taken place, that a Wash had infiltrating …
Watch this video to hear how a fellow industry professional views working with Nick Alati. Greg Olsen has known Nick Alati for twenty years and consults with him on plumbing and air conditioning situations.
To Whom It May Concern, Nick Alati is a great home inspector. I have worked with him since 2006 and he is one of the inspectors that I recommend to home buyers and home sellers, but he is the only air quality inspector that I recommend. Nick has many attributes that qualify him as a great home inspector. He has …
Danny Balanon of GMAC Real Estate shares his endorsement of Nick Alati. He says he is extremely happy with his service and has never had any complaints. Watch this video to hear more about Nick’s services and how his reports and pictures are so helpful.
Mr. Alati is extremely effective in Indoor Air Quality Analysis, protocol sampling, data interpretation, and accurate reporting. I have contracted Mr. Alati’s professional services numerous times and sought his advice in these services. Mr. Alati’s proven skills in the following areas (bacterial and fungal analysis, non-viable spore trap analysis, surface sampling, collecting bulk samples, and dust sampling) have made him …
Paul Welden with Home Smart Realty says he’s recommended Nick to all of his clients for the last three years. Paul feels that Nick’s inspection reports are thorough, complete, and one of the most detailed reports he has ever seen when it comes to homes.