Louisville Home Inspector- Cory Kern

I had this inspection done because I was getting ready to list my house for sale and some of the BEST money I spent. I was there at the start of the inspection, and even as he looked at things, Cory talked to me about what he saw while I was near to where he was inspecting. I didn’t get in the crawl space. After he came out from under the crawl space, he took off the protective clothing he had on, and changed shoes BEFORE he stepped into the house. Then after everything was done, he showed me ALL of the pictures he had taken and what they were of and any suggestions that I might need to have the problem fixed. Then I got the hard copy in a VERY nice binder with color pictures. Donna Balentine

Southern Indiana Home Inspector is #1 Customer Service!!!

Did you know that “Certainty Home Inspections”, in our 7 years of serving Southern Indiana and Louisville Kentucky, has an outstanding customer service background. After performing over 6000 inspections less than 1/10 of 1% of our clients have ever had a complaint with our company. We don’t know about you but we consider that some pretty good standards to have a home inspection done by. Call us today to book your home inspection with “Certainty” 1-866-417-9591.

Home Inspection Nightmares

Louisville Home Inspector Reports Double Tap

Double tapping is a term used to describe a condition created when two or more electrical connections are made at one terminal or breaker. Although commonly found, it is recommended that each branch or service wire be individually connected to their own terminal or breaker. Most breakers or terminals are designed to connect one single wire. Multiple connections at terminals or breakers runs a greater risk of the wires becoming loose and causing possible arcing and increasing the risk of fire. At Certainty, our inspections identify this type of electrical concern that should be corrected by a qualified electrician.
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Jeffersonville home inspector tells about sump pump battery backup

A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sump pit, commonly found in the basement of homes. The water may enter by way of the perimeter drains of a basement waterproofing system, funneling into the pit or because of rain or natural ground water, if the basement is below the water table level.

Now is a great time with the rainy season upon us, to check out your sump pump to make sure it is operating properly. Sump pumps are used where basement flooding happens regularly and to remedy dampness where the water table is above the foundation of a home. Sump pumps send water away from a house to any place where it is no longer a problem.

Usually hardwired into a home’s electrical system, sump pumps may have a battery backup. The home’s pressurized water supply powers some pumps, eliminating the need for electricity. Since a sump pit may overflow if not constantly pumped, a backup system is important for cases when the main power is out for prolonged periods of time. Having a battery back up can remedy the problem of not having a sump pump during a storm when you need it the worse. Make sure you take the extra step to install a sump pump battery backup to assure that your home is protected during a power outage.

Certainty Home Inspection will check your sump pump while we are doing the home inspection to assure that it is adequately working. Certainty Home Inspections serves the Southern Indiana and Louisville area.

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Louisville home inspector explains horizontal cracking

Louisville Home Inspector Impressed Me!

A true professional home inspector. Very prompt and ready to get the job done as soon as he stepped out of the truck. Revealed more about my home than I thought possible. Very pleased with services, saved me money, informing me of small problems that could have turned into large problems. Very reasonable price for the service received. Highly recommend to all who are buying or selling a home. You WILL be impressed. April 09, 2009 by: Steve McPike THANK YOU! Louisville Kentucky 40201