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Preston Sandlin has been a home inspector in Charlotte North Carolina fo 22 years. He will be sharing his knowledge of home inspection topics with his listeners. His Company Home Inspection Carolina has performed ove 20,034 home inspections in Charlotte, Monroe, Gastonia, Lake Norman, and Waxhaw NC

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Preston Sandlin has been a home inspector in Charlotte North Carolina fo 22 years. He will be sharing his knowledge of home inspection topics with his listeners. His Company Home Inspection Carolina has performed ove 20,034 home inspections in Charlotte, Monroe, Gastonia, Lake Norman, and Waxhaw NC

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English


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How to Check a Building Permit

4/12/2021
Have you ever been interested in a house but the repairs or renovations looked a little shakey. The problem with this is that you could have future problems with repairs that weren't performed correctly or you could have a denied insurance claim if there is a problem. Watch this video to see how how to check to see if there is a building permit. At Home Inspection Carolina we alert yohttp://www.homeinspectioncarolina.comu to wonky repairs that may . If uou live in Charlotte or Raleigh...

Duration:00:06:07

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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take

10/26/2020
One of the questions I get asked the most is How Long does and Inspection Take? Here is Your Answer. There are many vatiables including the age and the size of the house. Other factors can play into it as well. Some people say about hour for every 1000 sq ft. I don't totally agree with that but I don't disagree with it either. Listen to this podcast to see how long it takes to do a home inspection. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC or Raleigh NC call Home Inspection Carolina...

Duration:00:10:21

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When Do You Need a building Permit

9/14/2020
Your getting ready to make some modifications to your home. Do you need a building permit? Listen to this podcast to find out. It depends on what you do or how much you spend. If you need a home inspection in Raleigh NC or Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.

Duration:00:07:34

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Five Steps to Be Happy

8/31/2020
Have you ever wondered how to be happy. Although is not my normal type of show I have found 5 Stoic Ways to Be Happy Listen to This Podcast to find out what they are. I know most of the shows I do are on home inspections or home improvent. This one is a little different. I hope you enjoy. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.

Duration:00:14:58

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Which Remodels Get You the Most Money on Resale

8/11/2020
There are several remodel project you can do but which ones can fetch you the most on resale. In this podcast Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina goes over remadel projects that bring the most money according to a study done by The National Association of Realtors. If you nee a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575

Duration:00:08:43

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The Importance of Having a Home Inspection Routine

7/20/2020
Houses come in all shapess and sizes and types of construction. Have you ever wondered how home inspectors tackle the various houses? List to the podcast to find out how. Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina talks about the importance of having a routine. He also talks about his routine and why he does things in a certain order. If you need a home inspection Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575.

Duration:00:14:43

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Home Inspections and the Corona Virus

7/13/2020
How are are home inspection different in the age of the corona virus? What precautions are companies like Home Inspection Carolina taking to ensure satety. The homebuying process changed in 2020. For a little while in March and part of April houses could not be shown in some parts of the country. Home Inspections were deemed essential in most parts of the country but obviously if realtors couldn't show the properties live real estate slowed down. As states started to open up and real...

Duration:00:11:06

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What is the Threat with Chinese Drywall

3/12/2020
Do you know how to identify Chinese Drywall? Do you know the healt risks associated with Chinese Drywall? Listen to this podcast for the answers to those questions and more. Preston Sandlin with Home Inspection Carolina answers all your questions about Chinese Dryawall on this podcast. If you need a home inspection in the Charlotte NC area call Home Inspection Carolina. 704-542-6575 Home Inspection Carolina 10023 Zackery Ave Charlotte NC 28277 704-542-6575 The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home...

Duration:00:13:10

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All About Ceiling Fans

3/9/2020
Did you know you should switch the direction of your ciling fan with the season? This and a few other facts about ceiling fans can save you money. Join Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin as he talks about some of the pros and cons of ceiling fans. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Asheville NC or Raleigh NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575. Home Inspection Carolina 10023 Zackery Ave Charlotte NC 28277 704-542-6575 The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection...

Duration:00:11:43

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Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Smoke Detectors

3/2/2020
Has Your Smoke Detector Ever Woke You Up? I bet it was in the middle of the night. Even though that can be aggravating it can save your life? Do you know what it means when your smoke detector start chirping? Its because the battery is low. Learn about this and the top ten things you should know about your smoke detector on out latest Home Inspector podcast. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575 Home Inspection Carolina 10023 Zackery Ave...

Duration:00:12:40

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How to Burglarproof Your Home

2/24/2020
What steps can you take to make it extremely difficult for your home to be burlarized? Listen to this podcast by Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin to find out. There are many steps you can take to make you home harder to break into. If you need a home inspection in the Charlotte NC Home Inspection Carolina 10023 Zackery Ave Charlotte NC 28277 704-542-6575 The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection Carolina, Says Get A Professional Home Inspection. Home inspections are usually...

Duration:00:14:39

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Charlotte NC Home Inspector Talks about Bed Bug

2/20/2020
Bed Bugs are bad news. Do you know what to look for or what to do if you see them? Listen to this podcast to find the answer to those questions. What has caused the spike in the bed bug population in recent years? You will learn that and more on this podcast. If you need a Charlotte home inspection, Raleigh home inspection, or an Asheville home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.

Duration:00:14:38

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Lessons from Chick Fil A

2/18/2020
If you wondered why the most successfull fast food restaurant is so Successful? Listen to this podcast to find out what the secret sauce is? Well its a combination of things. The food is great but the customer sevice is even better. I know this wasn't a normal home inspection topic but it was a business topic and I run a business so there is that...lol. If you live on the West Coast or up North and you visit the South you have to check out a Chick Fil A. If you are moving to Charlotte NC and...

Duration:00:14:32

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Charlotte Home Inspector Talks About Bats

2/17/2020
Did You that bats in the attic can be a huge deal. Do you know why and do you know how to get rid of them? Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin talks about his experience with bats. If you need a home inspector who checks for bats and you ar moving to Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Asheville NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575.

Duration:00:12:32

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Fifteen Tools Every Homeowner Should Have.

2/14/2020
So You just bought a house. Do you know what tools you should have around for all the things that might come up? Well this podcast is for you. If you are moving to Charlotte NC, Asheville NC or Raleigh Nc and will be in need of a home inspection give Home Inspection Carolina a call. 704-542-6575

Duration:00:12:36

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Clearance for Electrical Lines and GFCI Requirements

2/13/2020
Do you know what the requirements are for electrical lines around your house? Do you know what the GFCI requirement are around your house? On this podcast Charlotte NC home Inspector Preston Sandlin will talk about both. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 704-542-6575

Duration:00:12:23

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Every House Has Something

2/5/2020
Every house has something. You tell me the age of the house and I can usually tell you something that was being used in the building process at that time that is no considered a problem. Usually there is a work around though. Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC talks about these problems and more on the latest episode of the Home Inspector Show.

Duration:00:14:07

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Charlotte NC Home Inspector Explains Woods Destroying Insect Reports

2/4/2020
Is a wood destroying insect report required for the purchas of my home? What is reported on? Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin answers these questions and more in this home inspector podcast. Wh requires the termite inspection repoer and why? All these questions will be answered and more. If you need a termite inspection or a home inspection in Charlotte NC give Home Inspection Carolina a call. 707-542-6575

Duration:00:14:48

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Ten Ways to Save Money in Your Home

2/3/2020
How would you like to save a little money on your energy bill each month? Well look no futher here are 10 easy ways to to do just that. Most of them are pretty simple. If you are moving to Charlotte NC and need a home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina at 704-542-6575 home inspection Carolina home inspector charlotte NC home inspection charlotte NC home inspectors charlotte NC home inspector charlotte charlotte home inspectors charlotte home inspector home inspectors in charlotte NC...

Duration:00:14:13

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The Top Ten Ways to Get a Cleaner Home Inspection Report

1/31/2020
Are you gtting ready to go through a home inspection? Have you ever wondered how that could go a little smoother? Well here is 10 ways to do that. A home inspection is a little like a test. Like every test you need a sudy guide. You can use this as a study guide. If you need a home inspection in Charlotte NC call Home Inspection Carolina 70-542-6575 Home Inspection Carolina 10023 Zackery Ave Charlotte NC 28277 704-542-6575 The Charlotte Home Inspector, Home Inspection Carolina, Says Get A...

Duration:00:13:57