This is Your Home - Be sure to choose a Qualified CERTIFIED Home Inspector to Inspect it. Anyone ELSE is just looking around! Don't get stuck with a Money Pit on your new purchase.

I am a FHA/HUD 203(k) Inspection Consultant,             

                                                                ID  P1752

        What is a 203(k) loan ?

           A mortgage loan that can be used to buy and fix up a handyman special or improve your existing house and have the repairs cost built into the mortgage. One loan covers the purchase and the repairs.

         Why is a consultant needed?

           To complete the repairs Write Up, the consultant will meet with the borrower at the subject property to complete a walk through inspection.

           The consultant will note all FHA minimum property standards and required standards and will find out what addition repairs, renovations upgrades, etc, the borrower may want.

           The consultant must also make sure the property meets the 5.000.00 minimum required/eligible repair guidelines.

           What does the 203 (k) consultant do?

            The 203(k) consultant completes the Feasibility Study, Work Write Up, the required architectural exhibits and the Specifications of Repairs.

            The quantity and the cost of each item must be shown, as well as a complete description of the work for each item on a room by room basic.

... Home ownership is the American Dream. That dream can quickly become a nightmare, however, for uninformed buyers. Even newly constructed homes can harbor costly mistakes - mistakes that may not be visible to the untrained eye.

from "Inspect before you Invest" article

Your Home is a Major Investment. Whether you intend to stay in it forever or plan to move someday, chances are good that you will spend the next several years in your new home. Why not take the time up front to get a Quality Certified Home Inspection for your new purchase, to ensure you won't come across any unexpected Surprises down the road?

I can provide you with the Professional Certified Home Inspection YOU deserve, in any of the following areas:

• Hartford County
• Middlesex County
• New Haven County
• Litchfield County
• Tolland County
• New London County

Homeowners, whether you're buying or selling, here's a collection of resources and articles that may be of interest.

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I have building custom homes for the past 20 years and have Inspected over 1,800 homes in the past 9 years and my clients have been very satisfied with my detailed reports and recommendations on running there new house more cost effective. I treat my home inspections as if I was Buying the house.

All my completed home inspection reports and pictures are E-Mailed within 24 hours to the buyers.

I am using homeguage software, You can view a sample report by going to www.homeguage.com

All my inspections Include Non Destructive Moisture readings on all exterior walls in house, sellers will tend to paint over water stains the moisture meter will find trapped moisture in walls which could lead to a Mold problem down the road, We don't want Mold in a house you just purchased. ( Very expensive to remove Mold.)

I also Include in all My Home Inspections is a visual mold inspection at No Charge

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS

We are Construstion Consultants which is checking out the contractors credentials such there Lic and insurance are current and up to date, there credit and if ant complaints are outstanding. We review construction contracts and payment schedules to protect the owner and recommend changes in contract if needed to protect owners MONIES. There are to many Nightmare stories about Contractors of taking large deposits, have no Lic or insurance, no credit, and don't complete the project. We protect YOU from this happening instead of Sueing Contractors and Lawyer Fees which is only going to cost YOU more monies and your renovation is still not completed. These services will protect you from becoming a Nightmare story and You can enjoy your renovation.

I am fully Insured and License Home Inspector # 506.

If you are in the market for a home inspection, check out what I inspect, and what you can expect from me. If you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection today.

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Melandro Home Inspection & Air Testing is a premiere home inspector in the Hartford, Connecticut Home Inspections community on Inspectopia.com.

Are You at Risk ? Is Your Children At Risk ?

Millions of homes built before 1978 contain Lead paint. This toxic substance can pose serious Health hazards if you don't take proper precautions. Lead poisoning produces irreversible effects on children under the age of six, including intellectual deficiency. Adults who are exposed to too much Lead lead to high blood pressure, nerve disorders, and memory and concentration propblems.

Protect You your Family and your Tenants

We now are Certified for Lead Testing using the latest technoligy, X-Ray Flourescence which is the most accurate lead testing which is approved by th EPA.

We perform Certified Air Testing for Toxic Mold in your Home or Business to keep You & Your Family Heathy.

Call me if you want more information Tony D. Melandro (888) 487-0776 or (860) 202-0762

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We provide Certified Home Inspection Training for Interns who want to become Home Inspectors in CT.

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