Home Inspectors here in Maryland are not suppose to use the word "MOLD" unless you are certified to test for mold.
However we are allowed to write in our reports "Mold Type Substance". Which is perfectly fine with me....
However in this case I really want to write "EXTREME MOLD ISSUES".
The home owner just re-did the basement bathroom about 2 months ago. Looks as though they will be doing that job over!!!!


Nikki Marlatt-Young
Maryland Licensed Home Inspector #30395
(410) 300-8699 - Direct Phone
nikkimarlattyoung@ateasehome.com - Direct Email
www.ateasehome.com
Home Inspection & Pre-Sale Inspection Services Provided to all of Maryland Areas
Baltimore County Rental Inspections
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I thought this was a great photo to share with everyone.
Yesterday after an inspection I spotted these stairs out of the corner of my eye.
My thoughts were "what a great photo to add to my collection". So I thought I would share it with all of you as my Photo of the Day!


Nikki Marlatt-Young
Maryland Licensed Home Inspector #30395
(410) 300-8699 - Direct Phone
ae-hi@comcast.net - Direct Email
www.ateasehome.com
Home Inspection & Pre-Sale Inspection Services Provided to all of Maryland Areas
Baltimore County Rental Inspections to any Baltimore County Rental Property Owner
Radon Testing
Up coming event in Baltimore County
Baltimore County's 350th Year Anniversary Event
On Saturday, Feb. 14th 2009 at 1:00pm, Baltimore County will mark its 350th anniversary at the Benjamin Bannekar Park / Historical Museum. The museum is located at 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville MD 21228.
This event is being held in conjunction with the Benjamin Banneker, Inc. who will be saluting African American firsts in Baltimore County Maryland. County Exec. Jim Smith will acknowledge their legacies.
This event is free and open to the public. Benjamin Banneker Park & Historical Museum. The primary focus of the park and museum is the contributions of Benjamin Banneker - the first African American Man of Science. There are also extensive nature trails, patio garden, visitors center, collection of Bannekers work, a community gallery, and gift shop located at the park.
Where have all the good ROOFERS gone and where are all the gods?
Where's the street wise hercules to fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery seed?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need......
I need a ROOFER
I'm holding out for a good ROOFER.
He's gotta be stong and he's gotta be fair, and he's gotta be fresh from the fight.
I need a ROOFER I'm holding out for a good ROOFER, he's gotta be sure, and its gotta be soon!
Rember that song??
That Bonne Tyler song is what has been going through my head for a couple of days now. In the past couple of days I have spoken to a couple of roofers via telephone.
What I am getting from most is,, if the work doesn't amount to the high dollar price it isn't worth their time. As the economy has hurt most of us.... i am thinking geeeeeeeee its nice to know someone people are able to turn down work because the price isn't high enough for them.
As I look through my contacts, the professionals I have had the pleasure in becoming acquaintances with and those names I toss out there to others.... I have found that my plumber, heating and air tech, electrician, landscaper, window and door installer, interior remodeling team, painter, etc. etc. have all been great to call upon and are extremely happy to have any type of lead or potential job.
I have never gotten the impression that they would turn down work because the job didn't pay high dollar.. I keep searching for a roofer contact but can't seem to pull one of those contacts out of my black book..... hmmmmmm WONDER WHY .........................
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Contact: Nikki Marlatt-Young; Maryland Licesned Home Inspector #30395

Nikki Marlatt-Young
Maryland Licensed Home Inspector #30395
(410) 300-8699 - Direct Phone
ae-hi@comcast.net - Direct Email
www.ateasehome.com
Home Inspection & Pre-Sale Inspection Services Provided to all of Maryland Areas
Baltimore County Rental Inspections to any Baltimore County Rental Property Owner
Radon Testing
So I was sitting here looking at some past photos I have taken over time and thought... hmmm wonder if anyone else has any really cool photos of shame they can share? Here are some of my photos and a little caption of what was going through my mind when I was taking the photo....
What Nikki was thinking.... So you wonder why the basement seems to always be damp....
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