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Detect Issues

Sink is installed on counter without sealant application.


Describe Issues

As Sink in kitchen is installed on counter without sealant application, water during utensils may seep in from and along sink and counter stone junction. If left unnoticed, will lead to unhygienic and unhealthy condition for residents in future.


Direct Solutions

We recommend junction to be cleaned and uniformly sealed with silicone sealant in dry condition.

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Avoiding Rusted surface can prevent Hassles https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/avoiding-rusted-surface-can-prevent-hassles/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:30:36 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=16659 The post Avoiding Rusted surface can prevent Hassles appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Wash basin holding support is significantly rusted.


Describe Issues

Due to significantly rusted support at wash basin, it will deteriorate further and support can get broken. This can lead to falling of wash basin which can cause accidents in home. To prevent this unwanted hassle, it is important to rectify and prevent further deterioration of rusted support.


Direct Solutions

We recommend cleaning by sanding & protective yellow or red primer coating as per manufacturer specification.

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Gasket can provide a leakage proof seal https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/gasket-can-provide-a-leakage-proof-seal/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:03:36 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=16521 The post Gasket can provide a leakage proof seal appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Gasket not used in between sink trap and wall mounted pipe junction.


Describe Issues

Gasket not used in between sink bottle trap & wall mounted pipe junction. In piping, a gasket is sealing material placed between connecting flanges or trap & pipe junction to create a static seal, which will maintain the leakage proof sealing in all operating conditions. To avoid the leakage and damage to property, it needs to be rectified.


Direct Solutions

We recommend installation of trap with manufacture specified gasket.

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Sleeve packing can prevent your home from Seepage https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/sleeve-packing-can-prevent-your-home-from-seepage/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:42:19 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=16463 The post Sleeve packing can prevent your home from Seepage appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Seepage noted at wall from AC gas pipe insertion.


Describe Issues

As seen with IR image, moisture seepage noted from AC gas pipe insertion area as gas pipe has been pulled from external wall without any pipe sleeve. As Sleeves not provided at wall surface for running AC gas pipes, there are unfilled gaps on external surface around AC drain pipe. Due to this, moisture is seeping inside the house. This needs to be rectified at right time, otherwise will spread and damage the property and create difficulty for residents.


Direct Solutions

We recommend PVC sleeve packing to be provided at the AC gas pipe insertion area.

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Know where not to entertain plant growth in building surface https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/know-where-not-to-entertain-plant-growth-in-building-surface/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:51:52 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=15905 The post Know where not to entertain plant growth in building surface appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Plants growth noted on external wall.


Describe Issues

Existence of plants or vegetation, such as fast growing trees in external wall or other parts of the building or structure can cause cracks in walls due to expansive action of roots growing. The plants begin to grow in opening or fissures of walls, and If these are not removed well in time, it develops wall cracks in houses. This can cause damage to the structure and moisture intrusion which lead to dampness/ seepage related problems.


Direct Solutions

We recommend:
1. removal of the plants along with roots;
2. renovation of the external wall damaged due to roots.

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Avoid rats to save your electrical wiring https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/avoid-rats-to-save-your-electrical-wiring/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:17:56 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=15915 The post Avoid rats to save your electrical wiring appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Sign of rat infestation noted inside light switch board.


Describe Issues

Sign of rat infestation should not be ignored. If it had chewed the insulation of wire then this can cause damage to wiring. This will be a safety hazard and also disturb the functioning of electrical fixture & accessory. If not rectified at right time, it can create difficulty for residents by causing unsafe conditions and also add an extra cost due to repairs.


Direct Solutions

We recommend rodent treatment by vendor & damaged wires to be replaced.

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Choose correct pipe material for indoor and outdoor https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/choose-correct-pipe-material-for-indoor-and-outdoor/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:35:16 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=15917 The post Choose correct pipe material for indoor and outdoor appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Damaged flexible pipe noted for outdoor unit’s wires.


Describe Issues

Flexible pipes are not suitable for exterior or outdoor wiring as they get damaged easily with exposure to sunlight and other weather conditions. This can damage the wires which can disturb the function or operation of connected electrical equipment or appliance and also be a safety hazard.


Direct Solutions

We recommend replacing the flexible pipe by PVC rigid conduit.

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Keep Wet areas of your home hygienic https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/keep-wet-areas-of-your-home-hygienic/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:54:30 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=15919 The post Keep Wet areas of your home hygienic appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Trap not provided at floor drain outlet.


Describe Issues

Trap not provided at floor drain outlet and debris noted inside drain outlet pipe. In plumbing, a trap is used to the retain fluid and waste material to prevent sewer gases from entering the unit/ building. It also avoids blockage in pipeline. Hence it is important to rectify this to avoid unhygienic and unhealthy condition in your home.


Direct Solutions

We recommend installation of suitable size cockroach grating.


Meaning of Cockroach Grating

It is a type of grating which has three levels, it prevents entry of cockroach and also smell too.

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Look for proper grating installation https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/look-for-proper-grating-installation/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:46:23 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=15907 The post Look for proper grating installation appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Grating installation is higher than surrounding floor level.


Describe Issues

If the grating is higher than than the floor level, water being used in bathroom or wet area will not easily drain and get accumulated at corners. If not rectified on time, will lead to water accumulation which can then lead to water seepage/ damp problems in below unit/ floor as well in adjacent walls.


Direct Solutions

We recommend review and repair by professional plumber for installation of grating in same level as of the floor.

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Check the condition of external wall tiles https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/check-the-condition-of-external-wall-tiles/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:34:43 +0000 https://macj-abuyerschoice.com/?p=15463 The post Check the condition of external wall tiles appeared first on Professional Home Inspection, India.

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Detect Issues

Wall tiles installed on entire external wall.


Describe Issues

Tiles are highly non breathable material & does not allow any moisture to evaporate. So the entrapped/ seep in moisture creates damages in the inner face of the wall. If not treated, this will lead to spreading of moisture to associated/ internal areas resulting in damage to the structure and high cost of repairs.


Direct Solutions

We recommend:
Work 1 – Internal wall should be painted with a breathable material to release the moisture.
Work 2 – Tile joint filling to be done with appropriate sealant in such a way that no moisture gets seeped in from external wall.

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