By John Pignatore, RHI, CCI



As consumers and owners of automobiles, we often take the time to perform preventive maintenance on our vehicles. We do this because we care for our safety and the safety of our loved ones. The question then is, when was the last time you gave your home a Safety Check?

Like most homeowners, your home is considered a major asset. Does your family spend a considerable amount of time at home? If so, a home safety check is a must.


:: Do you read and follow manufacturers instructions?

:: Do you currently have working smoke detectors on each level of your home, within each bedroom, basement and garage?

:: Do you test and replace batteries at least once a year?

:: Do you have a fully charged fire extinguisher in the kitchen, garage and workshop?

:: Have you established a fire escape plan for the family?

:: Are fossil fuel burning appliances inspected at least once a year?

:: Have you installed a carbon monoxide detector outside sleeping areas?

:: Are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets installed in the kitchen, garage, laundry rooms and outdoors?

:: Have you checked the electrical cords on all your appliances and extension cords?

:: Are you blowing fuses or tripping breakers on a regular basis?

While conducting home inspections, Property Inspection Specialist inspectors are trained to seek and indentify potential safety hazards. We offer complete home safety inspections. If you answered no to any of the questions, you may want to consider a home safety inspection. Give us a call to schedule a safety inspection for your home today.


If your home was built prior to 1978 you may have a lead paint hazard home. To learn about the hazards of lead base paint call 1-800-424-LEAD.


Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas. To learn about Radon in your home call your local Radon program office. In Virginia call 1-800-468-0138.


Is your home a burglary risk? Let Property Inspection Specialist conduct a security survey of your home. We do not offer to install burglar alarm systems. We will help indentify any security risk areas in your home and suggest some first line of defenses. Call us today for a home security inspection.


Are your plumbing pipes Polybutylene (PB)? If they are, you may be eligible for certain financial relief depending if pipes are replaced due to damages that may have occured from leaks. For additional information call 1-800-490-6997.


According to the Housing Inspection Foundation, excessive moisture in a crawl space is a common deficiency found during home inspections. Moisture in a crawl space can cause thousands of dollars in repairs to structural floor joist and insulation replacement. Let us inspect your crawl space. A crawl space inspection is very inexpensive and in many cases takes less than an hour.




John Pignatore, RHI, CCI
843-293-2119

john@realestateinspectionssc.com
Letuschk4u@yahoo.com


Property Inspection Specialist
3797C Cape Landing Circle
Myrtle Beach SC 29588


RHI = Registered House Inspector
CCI = Certified Construction Inspector