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Q. What if the report reveals problems?
No home is perfect. Just because your inspection report reveals problems this does not mean you should not necessarily buy the home. My goal is to provide you and your family with the best information that I can about the condition of the home and property at the time, your home inspection was done for you. Your Real Estate Agent is a lot better equipped to negotiate individual items than I am. Regardless of who takes care of any issues, please be sure to follow up on any recommendations.
Most of your inspection will mainly be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about.
However, the issues that really should matter to you and your family are going to fall into these four categories
1. Any major defects. A example of this, would be a structural failure.
2. Anything that can lead to a major defect. An example, could be a roof-flashing leak.
3. Anything that may keep you from financing, legally occupy or insuring the home you are wanting to buy.
4. Any and all safety hazards to your family, a good exampie, would be if there was an exposed live buss bar at the electric panel.
You'll want to address anything in these categories that should be in your Inspection report!!
Most often a serious problem can be fixed inexpensivelt to protect, you and your family's life and the home you are looking to buy.
Do not kill your home buying deal over something that does not really matter! Don't nit-pick the seller!
If you have any questions or have concerns about anything please feel free to call or E-Mail me! 603-826-4207, bakerhomeinspection@yahoo.com
I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!
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Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
Right now somewhere in Springfield, Vermont there is a Fox sitting with pricked ears on top of a mountain. 
There is a Black Bear having some quiet time
There are two Eagles talking over where to have their family
There is a Moose enjoying life 
Around here, connecting with nature is not difficult and it comes quite naturally. You can do it just by simply going bird watching, hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, or just out taking photographs.
According to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife, there are no less than 84 wildlife management areas throughout the State of Vermont, to see and enjoy wildlife. There are also several National Wildlife Refuges. The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, for an example, attracts large flocks of migratory birds to it's quiet waters and wetlands. On the shores of northern Lake Champlain, you'll more than likely to see an abundance of waterfowls, such as mallards, black ducks, wood ducks, ring-necked ducks, and snow geese.
When you and your family are out enjoying nature, remember
Don't use lead fishing sinkers. Lead sinkers are deadly to loons and waterfowls.
Be sure to leave nature just as you found it. Don't even carry bait or bucket water from one waterway to another. Doing this can lead to the invasion of non-native species.
Control your pets at all times.
Stay on designated hiking trails.
Always be careful with your campfires.
Most of all, be sure to get out and enjoy the outdoors! And let's keep Vermont a haven for wildlife and wildlife lovers.
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I always hope you and your family have a fun and safe day!
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
GENERAL INFORMATION for Springfield
Population – 9,091
Area – 31,552 acres, 47 square miles
Altitude – 410 feet
Chartered – August 20, 1761
Average Temperature
January – 16.5 degrees, F
July – 67.5 degrees, F
Average Annual Rainfall – 43.5 inches
Average Annual Snowfall – 98.5 inches
MILAGE & APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME TO
Albany, NY: 110 Miles, 2 ½ hours
Boston, MA: 130 miles, 3 hours
Burlington, VT: 110 miles, 2 ¼ hours
Hartford, CT: 120 miles, 2 ½ hours
Montreal, Canada: 225 miles, 4 ½ hours
New York City: 240 miles, 4 ½ hours
Portland, ME: 170 miles, 3 ¼ hours
Portsmouth, NH: 121 miles, 2 ½ hours
UTILITIES:
Water-
Supplier: Springfield Water Department, 802-886-2208
Source: Wells
Coverage: $1.19/100 cubic feet, $57.24 annual service charge (domestic user)
Overhead storage capacity: 2,750,000 gallons
Sewer-
Storm Sewer: 100% urban coverage
Sanitary Sewer: 100% urban coverage
Treatment Plant: Type – secondary
Capacity – 2.2 million GPD
Sewer Use Charge: $3.69/100 cubic feet of water used (flat rate of $45/bedroom)
16 August 2008
I always hope you and your family have a fun and safe day!
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
A leak from a fuel oil line in your basement or even a utility room will create an unpleasant odor throughout your home. This is a very important condition to check because it's a fire hazard. You need to have any leaks repaired just as soon as you can. Unfortunately, there have been some systems installed where copper tubing is ran directly on the floor and makes it subject to being crushed. It's a very poor policy and a really big hazard. In many case's the connections of the copper line to the tank, the pump, and the nozzle have been made by using a type of fitting called a compression. These fittings are not recommended for using as a oil line connection because they often leak.
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Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is a part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a social community network made up mostly of Professionals in the Real Estate Industry.
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I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
A oil burner system is comparable to a gas burner except for the cost of fuel oil, which can run twice as much as a gas system. If you keep it properly maintained, your oil burning forced air furnace or boiler system will operate as efficiently and cleanly as a gas fired system. The oil burner does require more service than a gas burner, because there are a lot more compo nets to them. I always recommend having oil burners serviced annually. Even with the slight additional cost of maintenance, and the higher cost of fuel now a days, having a oil fired furnace is the best choice when the area you and your family lives in, does not have natural gas available. You may have had folk's tell you that they have had oil odors and oil residue on their household items. That happens when the oil burner is incorrectly adjusted. When proper maintenance procedures are followed that is not common with these systems.
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Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a social community network made up mostly of Professionals in the Real Estate Industry.
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Vermont Institute of Natural Science
VINS Nature Center
Get eye to eye with North America's finest collection of birds of prey, you can see Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Owls.
They have exciting New exhibits and programs going on.
Discover the hands-on Tree House Exhibit
hang out with wild, weird and whimsical creatures who call the tree's their home.
You can wander miles of interpretive walking trails aiong the Ottauquechee River
Kids and Adults have a lot of fun walking the trails at VINS!
You can watch the Wildlife Services Staff nurture injured birds.
There is a beautiful butterfly and hummingbird garden for folk's to meander through.
There are daily live raptor demonstrations put on. At 11:00 A.M., 1:30 P.M., and at 3:30 P.M.
They have a very nice Nature Store for visitors. It's open 7 days a week. From 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
They have a covered picnic area for your enjoyment.
The VINS Nature Center is located just 1/4 mile west of the Quechee Gorge, on Route 4, in Quechee, Vermont. From I-89 take Exit 1 to Route 4 West.
Admission - Adults: $9.00, Seniors ( 65 plus ) $8.00
Youth ( 3 - 18 ) $7.00, Children 2 and under are free
VINS members free
Special Rate days
On 16 August and the 17 all Vermont Residents $5.00
On 23 August and the 24 all New Hampshire Resdents $5.00
Theres alot to do and see so plan a day to visit VINS and have a wildlife of a time!
I hope you always have a fun and safe day!
Knowledge is the Power to keep our Freedom's!
Serving in the U.S. Navy and being a Vietnam Veteran and serving in many other times of need by our Grand Country, and retiring from the Navy. Having lost many a good friends and my youngest son fighting for the freedom of others.
So when I read that the Bangor Maine Housing Authority, had ordered a brother Vietnam Vet by the name of Arthur Brazeau, to stop flying and take down his U.S. Flag along with his U.S. Army, POW - MIA, and even the Maine State Flag, that he had hanging from his porch on a wooden brackt that he made with his own hands to Proudly display and attache and to fly them from the railing of his apartment.
So I ask you. Are we becoming a Communist country and going to let all of our rights be taken away ?
I'll tell ya I sure was and I am still T-Off, about this being done to this man, that gave service to his and our Country.
Mr. Brazeau did remove his Flag's only because the Housing Authority was going to fine him $50.00 a day if he did not.
I would like each and every member of the Active Rain Community and non-members, to call, or write your State and Federal representatives to get them to change this un-American rule of not flying theses Flags.
Seen the Federal Government gives the Housing Authority money to help off set, the money they get from the folk's that live in those apartments.
Do not sit by and let our right to Proudly fly our Flag go by the way side!!
Stand up and show them you are Proud of all those that serve and that have served our Grand Country!!
God Bless America and Our Service Men and Women!!
So stand with me and be counted!
Navy SEAL's Do Not Leave A Man Behind!
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
( In case anyone stop's by, I am not done with this post )
A very unusual aspect of Franklin's personality, at least by the standards of the 18th century, was his concern for personal hygiene.
From his youth he was an avid swimmer, and in his adult life he bathed as often as once a week practice considered scandalous at the time.
Franklin not only brought the first bathtub to America but also improved its design and spent much of his time reading and writing while soaking. His concern for sanitation went beyond his own personal needs, and he was instrumental in creating America's first public sewer system in Philadelphia.
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
If you are a window blogger, then you give folk's a distinct perspective on the very workings of your industry to the outside world. Window bloggers are knowen for their honesty with folk's. Window bloggers are seen as being odd, but they always very respected. They do not pull any of their punches. A window bogger will always tell you like it really is, be it good or be it bad. They also go way beyond that by leting you know the reasons for decisions that are made and just way mistakes happen. A window blogger will thrive on context and loves communications.
A window blogger can always provide you with the inside scoop on things going on and why they are, with out making you feel like it's a marketing pitch to you. Their honest opinion, that always build trust over time, and their very frank assessments of all developments of any given industry are very valuable for folk's that are wanting to know what something really means.
Do you want to be a window blogger ?
How will you go about being a window blogger ?
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Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is a part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a sociale community network made up mostly of Professional's in the Real Estate Industry.
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The signpost blogger is unusual in the fact they don't share their opinions with fok's, that is not their primary reason for their bloging existence. The sisnpost blogger will point out very cool things of interest in their industry. They may not really have a lot to say in their blog post's. But they will post dozens of shorter post's each day. As they come along very interesting tidbits to pass along to their reads. They can always point a read to sites with very good information that they can use.
Lests have a little fun ok!
Let me ask ya, what kind of blogger would write this post ?
In case you have not noticed, all of the graphices and images that I use on my blog post's, has messages that will appear when you move your cursor over them. Why not have a little fun and read them.
This posting and the contents that are written here are the intellectual property of Baker Home Inspection ans Consulting. All views and opinions expressed here by Baker Home Inspection and Consulting and those that are kind enough to leave a comment are just that.
Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog is a part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a sociale community network made up mostly of Professional's in the Real Estate Industry.
Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved
I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!
I am a U.S. Veteran. Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home! Total Dedication & Loyalty to you, Only! Easy to read Reports. For your Inspection Think of me first! NH and VT
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
I'm Dale Baker,owner and operator of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Service.
Serving home buyers and sellers.I help open the door to your home security.Certified Home Inspector. Training: Graduated from Foley Belsaw Institute,Advanced Home Inspection course with Profession Home Inspection Institute.
95 Hours. or more Continuing education courses a year.U.S. Small Business Administration Certificate for completing Small Business Primer.
The inspection that I do, is a visual examination of the physical structure(exterior and interior) from the top of the chimney to the basement floor,and all systems and visual components in between.
My reputation is important to me.You can be certain that I want to perform an inspection we will both be proud of. ( Total Dedication and Loyalty to my Clients,Only! ) Confidential Representation to You Only. Your report in your hands with in 48 hours.I hope you will be added to my list of savvy and satisfied home buyers. Call or e-mail me directly for more information or to schedule an inspection.
I take a progressive approach to your home inspection so you will have the information that you will need to determine if your potential home is the right one for you and your family! I will look at it as if some one in my family was going to live there.
I do not pay real estate agents,brokers or any other person(s) for referring me to their clients nor do I pay them money to be listed as a preferred provider.
I am not in the business of home repair and do not benefit financially from the repair of any defects noted in my inspection report.
My company is locally owned and is not a franchise. Areas of Expertise: Existing homes,new homes,manufactured homes.
I abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics. I follow NACHI's Standard of Practice. I have taken NACHI'S Standards of Practice Quiz. All Safety Concerns will be addressed immediately. You can count on me to listen to your concerns about your Home Inspection.
When you think of a Home Inspection. Think of me first!!
A good Energy link for you and the kids, www.energyhog.org
Be sure to check out my Website also: 
I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!
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I use only high-tech inspection equipment.I maintain a high-tech office environment with state-of-the-art computers,copiers and high-end printers! I produce comprehensive,high quality computerized reports with digital photos! Knowledge is power and my inspections give you the facts you need to be an informed buyer. You will learn which items may need attention and whether something is a major concern or simply cosmetic.
Although not required, it would be good that you attend the inspection so that you can get a clear explanation of the condition of the structure, observe the systems. The typical home inspection takes approximately 2-3 hours depending on the size and condition of the house.
As a buyer,you should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer.Make sure the Purchase and Sales Agreement( Contract )you are signing has an home inspection contingency.Then,arrange for me or an inspector of your choosing to inspect the property.Following this you should pay close attention to the inspection report.If you arent comfortable with what I find,you should ask that the seller correct the problems before your closing,negotiate a lower purchase price or obtain better terms to compensate.
Let me inject some age old reality. As many good and ethical Real Estate Listing and Buyer Agents as there are out there a few ruin it for the rest. My experience has shown that when Real Estate Agents try rushing the inspector,start disputing the inspector's findings while on site,question the inspector's work at the site or off, I am left with the feeling that they are truely NOT representing you the Buyer but are more interested in the sale and commission! Even Agents with many years of experience. In my opinion,a good Buyer Agent will support his or her's client's wishes and if an inspector finds problems with a property the Buyer Agent should achnowledge such,not dispute it! If problems exist,what's there to dispute?
Is your Buyer Agent representing YOU Only or Not? Stay sharp and good luck! Getting a home inspection? Good idea.
But don't forget to get a neighborhood inspection too. Let www.NeighborhoodEnvironmental.com research your city and send you a report which includes everything from the status of local hazardous waste sites to health risks specific to your neighborhood.
Konwledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
SPECIAL NOTE TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL: If you are a veteran returning from a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, it is my honor to inspect your new stateside home - with the full amount of services offered by my company - with $75.00 off my fee. Please arrange for this special just for you at the time that you set up the appointment for the inspection.
The Top 5 Areas of inspection: Roof Structure, Foundatation/Structure/Drainage,Heating/Cooling,Electrical,Plumbing.
Electrical Accessible wiring from the Street to the Meter and Service Panel; Main Disconnect and Service Amperage, Electrical Panels, Breakers and / or Fuses, Grounding and Bonding, GFCI's and AFCI's
Some good Websites: www.firesafet.gov , www.homesafetcounil.org , www.nh.gov , www.epa.gov , www.chasetoppers.com
www.repair-home.com , Cool Home Search tool, www.HomeScoutReport.net , Student Conservation Association , www.thesca.org
NH: Charlestown, South Charlestown, North Charlestown, Unity, Claremont, Newport, North Newport, Sunapee, New London, Keene.
Cornish, South Cornish, Plainfield, Lebanon, Enfield, West Canaan, Canaan, Orange.
North Walpole, Walpole, Langdon, Alstead, Acworth, Lempster.
VT: Springfield, North Springfield, Ludlow, Bellows Falls, Rockingham, Windsor.
My service are is constantly expanding. Plesase e-mail for the most recent information.
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
Dale,thanks for being so thorugh with our home inspection.We will definitely pass along your card to others we know. Thanks for such a detailed report. Best of luck and thanks again.
Dave T. Home buyer
Dale, I like the report you did for us it was vevry good and the photos help a lot thank you.
Sam H. Home Buyer
Dale Thank you so very much for your service. I am definitely going to refer you to everyone I know or meet that is purchasing a home. I feel like you truly did your job by pointing out anything and everything that was a problem or could be a potential problem.
I also really appreciate the maintenance list. Those are things that are very important to a first time home buyer. I had a lot of make sure of this and look at this and check on that from family and friends. They all love me very much and want to help me make the very best decisions possible. My family have look the report over and are completely satisfied! Once again thank you Dale so much. You really made me feel much better and incredibly well informed going into the purchase of this home.
Thank You Again Anne
Dale My wife and I want thank you so very much for the home inspection report you did for us. The report and photos saved us some money. You did a very good job for us. We will tell all of our friends that think about buying a home to use you for a home inspection and how you helped us.
Bob and Anne J.
Dale, We want to thank you from our harts for the very thorugh home inspection you just did for us. Your report has gave us so much peace of mind. We are going to buy the house. We will definitely tell all of our friends about you. And how you worked so hard on the inspection of our home.
Tommy and Deb K.
Hi Dale
Thank you for the very thorough inspection of the house. Especially taking the time to check the roof very closely. The most alarming point seemed to be the electrical. As you probably know better than anyone, electrical problems are a very huge safety risk.
Again, thank you Dale for the fine inspection job you did, although we did not get to meet you personally, we enjoyed reading the detailed report and we will recommend your services to anyone in the future.
Jeffrey
Hi Dale
I want every one to know we where very impressed with the aervice you provided us inspecting our new home. Dale found a number of issues that could have been our problem to correct, after the closing that would have cost us a lot to fix. We would enthusiastically endorse employing Dale for any home inspection you would need.
Frank J.
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