Kelting Inspections Blog
Federal Pacific Electrical Panels – Facts
Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) manufactured circuit breaker panels in North America from the 1950s to the 1980s. The panel was well known in the building community as a cheaper alternative to some of the more recognizable panel companies such as General...
Polybutylene Piping aka Grey Piping
This newsletter gives brief information about polybutylene plumbing, aka Grey Piping. It is recommended you always have a professional inspect your new home before purchase. This `is just one of many possible hidden defects creating unexpected cost when insurance...
Private Sewer Systems
When a public sewer system is not available, usually, the only other option is a private septic system to capture waste from the homes plumbing drains. The purpose of the septic tank is to separate the wastewater from the solid waste allowing only wastewater to enter...
Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect
Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to accommodate increased consumer expectations, and to provide more extensive information and protection to both inspectors and their clients....
ADA Surveys
The American’s with Disabilities Act has developed a system of requirements to help property owners better serve a large portion of their surrounding population. At Kelting Home Inspections we have started to offer ADA Compliance Surveys that will allow for our...
Infrared Thermal Imaging
As home inspectors, we do our best to give our client’s the most thorough inspection possible. We will inspect everything that we can visually see. After all, knowledge matters when making a large purchase. But, what does a client do when issues are within...
Rain Rain Go Away
Living in Florida means it is inevitable that at some point you will encounter a tropical storm or a hurricane. Paying attention to the upkeep of the exterior of your home, especially its roof, can help to determine the amount of repairs that would need to...
New Year, New Home
New years often result in new promises, but here at Kelting, we want to re-state our old promise to you that when you work with us you get more than just an inspection. One of the ways that we keep this promise to you is to offer a free Buildfax Report...
What is a 4-Point Inspection?
When it comes to technology, we all know that as time passes devices become obsolete. For example, when you go to your local cell phone company for a new phone, you ask for one of the latest versions, correct? You would never consider asking for a phone...
Roof Maintenance
One thing that can make or break the sale of a home is whether or not a roof is in good condition. The condition of your roof can affect insurance rates, protect or cause issues with mold, and determine whether or not a home is safe should a hurricane...