Radon Kits Offered by Bernards Health Department
The Bernards Township Health Department, located at 262 South Finley Avenue and servicing Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Chester, Long Hill Mendham and Peapack-Gladstone, is offering radon kits for $10.00. January is Radon Action Month. Radon is a clear, odorless gas that occurs naturally in soil. There is only one known health effect – and that is the risk […]
Mold found during home inspections
This is a repeat of an old post – – because, well, because it’s come up again. Twice for me in recent transactions: M O L D has reared it’s ugly head. This disappoints buyers and often blindsides sellers. The inspection part of any real estate transaction can be very stressful. It is hard enough […]
What is UP with home inspectors?
I have been dealing with some interesting inspection issues… home inspectors are making me crazy! In one instance, a hot water heater had been called out as follows: “An orphaned water heater is vented into an exterior masonry flue. Backdrafting was noted at the top of the water heater as evidenced by the melted plastic caps. The chimney flue […]