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I called several companies for quotes, and I felt that Atlanta Property Inspections was the most welcoming! Thereafter, I had a wonderful experience at the inspection. My inspector was thorough, kind, and willing to explain things and answer my questions on site. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I am glad I did not skip the inspection for this 950 square foot condo, and the review has been very helpful, during my due diligence period in evaluating this potential home.
This was my first experience with Atlanta Property Inspections. Alex Sozonov was my inspector. Very oriented details and willing to explained all questions with professional knowledge. Report came into my email box late night. Clearly, it has been covered all details. Plus, show up on time.
Atlanta Property Inspections came to do a pre-purchasing inspection on a home my husband and I plan to buy! We had a very short due diligence period, but that was no issue for these guys. They fit us in their schedule on very short notice and were such a pleasure to work with. Cary and Riley came to do the inspection and did a fantastic job walking us through the inspection to let us know what they found, and suggestions on how to fix all of the issues! Shout out to Cary, for answering all of our questions and having such a great personality! We truly appreciate you guys taking the time to help us through such a very stressful time. We HIGHLY recommend this company!
Dustin was absolutely amazing. He did such a thorough job and was super friendly and helpful in explaining everything to me as a first-time homeowner. Highly recommend this company! Very timely and professional throughout the entire process as well!
The inspector was really thorough and was patient in explaining to me what he was observing. He showed me where the shutoff valve was for the water and gave recommendations on various things. The report that was provided made sense and pictures were taken of some things that were found. The inspector was also very personable which put me at ease about asking questions. Thank you, Alex and Atlanta Property Inspections!
I would like to recommend Brandon for his excellent job during the inspection. He is very professional, thorough and is an expert in his field. I enjoyed his partnership during inspection, the knowledge he shared of the risks of certain issues was incredible. I am very glad that he inspected the house for us and wishing him more success in future.
Dustin is VERY Detailed Oriented and found items and suggestions on the home that I would have never thought of, the report provided very good insight on how to move forward with the sale of the home! The staff at API was great to work with!
Jeremy was the best to work with! He was on time, very thorough in his explanations of his findings, and took time with my clients to make sure he answered all of their questions. He was detailed, and provided follow up when we needed additional questions answered. He went above and beyond! Best, quality, customer service I’ve seen in a long time! I’ll recommend him and Atlanta Property Inspections every time!
Dustin was very knowledgeable and friendly and made my client feel confident in his explanations. He was quick to point out the positives of the home he was inspecting. His report was delivered within 18 hours of the inspection and had plenty of photos and very easy explanations in laymen's terms. I highly recommend Atlanta Property Inspections.
This was our first experience with Atlanta Property Inspections, Frank Cooper was the lead inspector and he was inspecting a new construction one bedroom plus den in Alpharetta for a buyer client of ours. The inspection report was both detailed and comprehensive. We have tried out a few premium home inspection companies over the past year, looking for a good additional inspection resource, and based on our experience with Frank Cooper, I think we have found it.
19 2024
It is a common misconception to think that water heaters and water boilers are the same because both, after all, heat the water. Despite having similar functions, a boiler and a water heater heat water in different ways. Just as it’s crucial for our water heaters to be examined regularly, water boilers should also be inspected regularly by professional home inspectors in order to ensure they are working properly. This is also important if you are thinking of buying a house with a boiler because it will be a part of your home inspection list.
The water heater solely heats the water, just as the name suggests. We use water heaters for our daily jobs like showering, cooking, and cleaning. Most of the time, water heaters come in two options: conventional and tankless. Conventional water heaters have a tank that heats water at all times, while tankless ones don’t have a large tank and instead, can heat the water instantly when it’s needed. The water heater gives the warm water to the place where it's needed with the help of the pipes. However, the system of a boiler is a bit different. By comparison, hot water boilers produce steam in addition to boiling water. Heat may be transferred effectively with steam, and this can be very useful for heating a home. In contrast to a water heater, boilers function in a closed-loop system. So, when steam is produced once, it doesn’t need to keep producing steam from fresh water. Water from the boiler is used, and a combustion chamber heats this water, and steam is produced as a result. When the steam warms the house and cools down after a while, it doesn’t require much energy to start warming again because the boiler's water is already hot.
You'd be shocked at how many people move into a new property and realize they don't know where to find the boiler. If you are considering buying a house with a boiler, please ask the homeowner or the home inspector to show you where the boiler is. Because unlike water heaters, a boiler can be found anywhere in the house, and you should know the location in case you need access to it during an emergency.
Your home inspector will also inspect the boiler’s model and manufacturer because it can give a lot of hints about the boiler's age and quality. Knowing the boiler's make and model in advance is important since you may need it for an insurance company or would like to change the boiler after some time. The details will be inspected and taken into note by your home inspector.
Every boiler should have an annual inspection and service; therefore, the seller should be able to provide a copy of the boiler's comprehensive gas safety record, so you will know whether it passed all necessary safety inspections in the near past. This record will also be inspected and interpreted by your home inspector in Marietta if it’s provided.
You can avoid future home problems by having a professional property inspection. After thoroughly inspecting every room and aspect of your house, our committed home inspectors at Atlanta Property Inspection will let you know about the situation of your home or the house you’re intending to buy. To find out more about us, please get in contact with us right away.
