Preston Sandlin's (pasndlin) Blog

  Traditional home inspections are visual and home inspectors are not allowed, expected, or required.  This is to be expected though.  The buyers do not own the property yet and the sellers would not like it very much if you cut into their wall or did some other invasive procedure.  Almost all h...

During a home inspection last winter in Charlotte NC, Preston Sandlin noticed some warped siding next to a gas line.  Unfortunately Preston sees these sort of things all the time on home inspections.  There was gas grill here that got too hot and melted the siding.  If you have a gas grill you sh...

What is the No#1 place that termites are found on home inspections?  Termites cause over 2 billion dollars annually usually ranks no # 1 or no #2 annually on homeowners insurance claims.  The problem with this is that most homeowners insurance policies do not cover termite damage.  This is why we...

Has the long hot summer taken a toll on your yard. Has the fescue died and been replaced with clover, chickweed, crabgrass and bald spots? Do you want to get that fine manicured fescue lawn look back? If so then this video is for you. In this video Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin expain...

I have seen a lot of polybutylene piping in my 15 years of performing home inspections in Charlotte North Carolina.   Polybutylene piping is a grey piping that was used primarily in the 80's and up to the mid 90's.  It is a form of plastic pipe that was used to replace the more expensive copper ...

Has the long hot summer taken a toll on your yard. Has the fescue died and been replaced with clover, chickweed, crabgrass and bald spots? Do you want to get that fine manicured fescue lawn look back? If so then this video is for you. In this video Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin expain...

It's the time of year to finish all the projects around the house that you put off all summer to go to the lake. Regardless if it is finishing a new deck, renovating the kitchen or building a new garage, it needs to be finished before winter hits. You will need to take a few easy steps in order t...

   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC inspectors will be wearing pink for the month of October.  We will also be giving 25 % of our net for that month to Breast Cancer Research.  You have no idea how hard it was to get these "good ole boys" to wear...

When it comes to making your home more energy efficient, you may have to spend a little to save a lot. And, like most good investments, energy-efficient home improvements may require you to be in it for the long haul in order to see the maximum return on your investment. Still, if you're planning...

The tax credit eligibility for qualified garage doors will expire on Dec. 31. Now is your last chance to save 30 percent off the price of an energy-saving curb-appeal-inspiring garage door, courtesy of the U.S. government. The savings come from a federal income tax credit, which is more valuable ...