You always need a home inspection before buying a house. No matter how old, how new, or how renovated the house is, you should never buy it without an inspection first. There is no such thing as the perfect house. Every home has issues that need to be addressed now. Even the current home owner
Like Donald Trump says, "We're losing to China," and there's no difference when it comes to drywall. Chinese Drywall contains sulfur, causing a black corrosion and damage to electric wiring, HVAC components, plumbing lines, fixtures, household appliances, and electronics. It can also produce a "rotten egg" smell and cause health issues, although there isn't enough
During the cold winter months, vacant properties without electricity are typically winterized to keep pipes from freezing and bursting. Winterizing properties can be done in a few ways. Most typically, the water is first shut off at the meter. Then, the water is drained and an air compressor is used until the supply and drain
Lookout Inspections owner and home inspector Edwin Bear joined the Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association (HITA) this past week. HITA announced they will offer a one year membership to all International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) members and vice versa. Bear has been an InterNACHI member for four years coming this January. Lookout Inspections current memberships include HITA,
When issues are found during a home inspection, it is always recommended to have the repairs completed by a licensed contractor in the related field. For example, if reversed polarity (hot and neutral wires reversed) are found at an outlet, it is recommended to contact a licensed electrician for repairs. This way, if any issues
Lookout Inspections owner, Edwin Bear, renewed his International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) membership for the third consecutive year. Bear's InterNACHI membership began in January 2011. InterNACHI is the largest home inspection association in the world, with members in all 50 states as well as members in over 60 other countries. InterNACHI members are
Lookout Inspections home inspector, Edwin Bear, completes home inspections throughout the Chattanooga and greater surrounding areas. Lookout Inspections home inspector will complete a home inspection in each of these areas in Tennessee and Georgia: Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Soddy Daisy, Sale Creek, Ooltewah, Hixson, Jasper, Apison, East Brainerd, East Ridge, Red Bank, Englewood,
Yesterday afternoon Keller Williams Realty Downtown Chattanooga (KWDT) held their 6th annual awards ceremony at their Downtown Chattanooga office, this one with an Olympic theme. In attendance were the majority of the office's realtors along with invitees, including the KWDT strategic partners. Strategic partners, including Edwin Bear with Lookout Inspections, awarded their top realtor partnerships in a bronze,
Lookout Inspections, Inc. continues to expand its inspection services in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding areas. Red Oak Field Services, Inc. are expanding their services of on-site inspections nationwide and contacted Lookout Inspections owner, Edwin Bear, about joining their inspection team. In the partnership, Lookout Inspections, Inc. will perform multifamily, commercial, and comprehensive home inspections among
Lookout Inspections, Inc. is taking the lead in Chattanooga, TN and its surrounding areas for inspecting commercial buildings. This week, Lookout Inspections, Inc. officially teamed with Allegiant Commercial Asset Services (ACAS) to conduct annual servicing inspections for the commercial banking industry. ACAS provides property inspections for the commercial mortgage and insurance industries by subcontracting out the inspections