A New Life Home inspections LLC

07/07/2023

i Decided to play with somenleft over lumber from a project and decided to give it an aged wood look and feel to it.

05/03/2023

Today in how NOT To wire an out Door Storage/Shed/work area.
Romex Wiring improperly Ran.
No Electrical Stapling.
No junction box nor cover.
No light box housing.
No switch box housing.
No GFCI Exterior receptacle.
All connected to multiple Receptacles/Outlets on a Dual 15amp breaker.
Running power tools and an Air conditioner.
The complaint!?..why does it always trip.
Wire temperature 140⁰.
Fire Safety Concern.
Its a miracle the insulation on it has not burned.
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05/03/2022

02/28/2022

This week on ANL
"I can Have it done Cheaper" Series
This was a Recent inspection of ours and one that is Definitely a do not do. These Baseboard Heater were used to Replace Cast iron Radiators. The home owner opted to go with a lower Quote and something cheaper that radiators. What you see here is a prime example of.."you get what you paid for" not only where the units leaking, but weren't warming the home up. Not to mention the Bpuker system is a steam system that Requires radiators and relief valves to operate properly.
The dowside for the seller? A complete replacement of the units, Getting a Licensed Plumber/ Boiler tech to repair the system, an unexpected cost, a Credit to the buyer or price reduction of the house being sold. Unless its "as is" which its the trend now. This seller now has to not only pony up for the replacements...but for water damage cause on both levels due to leaks on this " i can get it done cheaper" situation...oh...floor are damaged too.
So
Plumber fees and materials
Carpenter/painters fees and materials
Flooring company fees and materials.
A Delayed sale due to being cheap.
Problem!?..its a sellers market but no buyer is going to want to pay for these repairs.
= Lower price for the house a Credit and or a possible loss. Not to mention repair fees...im not an expert on what would happen on a deal... but i can Recommend..getting off the cheaper mentality and think long run when and if you decide on selling your home.
Blessings to you all.

01/02/2018

A shower head positioned outside the shower. Water temperature of nearly 200 degrees. Fuse boxes gone wild. See the crazy things Reuben Saltzman and his home inspectors discovered in 2017.

01/04/2017

Electrician, Handy man or shortcut!?
When it comes to home inspection in the NYC Metro area and its surrounding counties, there is never a Shortage of "Things done wrong"
Home Inspections are Non intrusive, and there is no definite way of finding out what is behind walls unless in like this instance, the ceiling above is exposed.
The only way to make sure something like this Doesn't happen is by hiring the Right proffesional and making sure You get References to back up their experience.
Understand that when you want to have a renovation done, cheap and quality are notnone and the same. In the case of my client
He wanted a new kitchen renovation to look as in a magazine but as cheaply as possible. When you hire a cheap contractor the job becomes expenssive. In his case, what was a $4,500 for a cheap but good remodel, could have not only caused him his home to go up in flames....but the lives of his family and himself.
Bx armored electrical wire needs to be installed in a secured electrical junction box!...NOT spliced with lamp wire, electrical tape sitting on insulation. Luckily for him A New Life Home Inspections Recommended a license Electrical contractor to come in, Evaluate the situation and suit an estimate of Repairs for the Insurance company. And now the word cheap turns into expensive because now the contractor will not only loose his license if any but runs a huge risk of a lawsuit. You may think he deserves this. No...no one that works to support their family should deserve a lawsuit as long as everything is spoken on in the beginning, during and towards the end. Unfortunately i compare the word "Cheap" to "Poor work"
And this is a prime example.
Hire the Right individual
Hire the right Proffesional
Hire the Right company that will provide you
Peace of mind
A New Life Home Inspections L.L.C!

10/25/2016

"The Road to our goal"
197 inspections Done
3 more to close the year at 200

05/18/2016

Amazing speech, positive Energy all around the room, couldnt be more proud and honored to have been invited to this gathering, great careers, great enviroment, great residual income and even a greater family. THIS is Real Estate at its finest
Real estate Reinvented
Thank you for the inspiration
Great things in #2016 and beyond
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05/03/2016

Good morning!
A New Life home inspections L.L.C is inviting you to a Home buyer seminar conducted by Annette Aviles from Exit Realty Group and Quintessential Mortgage group
We will educate you on the steps of becoming a Home owner, now or in the near future. The proffesionals on the panel will answer every and all questions you may have on the process of aquiring the american dream of owning your very own Haven.
The seminar is completely free, and to no obligation to you. Invite a friend or two
Everyone is welcome.

02/12/2016

11/01/2015

FALL IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN!
halloween came and went and we hope you all had a great time taking your families trick or treating.
THE TIME HAS COME!!
This is the time of the season that shows mother nature in all her splendor, colorful trees, fair weather at times, and the sun setting early. Just as the weather and temperature changes, so should your living enviroment. We at A.N.L.H have some tips for this time of the year, to keep you going through the coming winter when it comes to your safety and home!

1. Make sure to replace your smoke detectors batteries, if it has been over 6 months, we advice to replace them with new ones, check you Carbon Monoxide detectors, run a test of these atleast once a week to make sure they are in functioning condition.

2. Replace your Furnace filters
Although some filters can be cleaned, we highly recommend Replacing them altogether for the winter months

3. Have a Proffesional inspect your heating system, do not assume because it is in working condition today!?, it maybe fine come tomorrow, mechanicals are unpredictable, if you dont have a hvac service plan, we highly recommend for you to aquire one at this time, parts are always under warranty by them. Do not get stuck in the cold. Theyre predicting one of the coldests seasons this year.
Be prepared! DO NOT neglect your water heater, if you havent done any maintenance on it or if it has been more than 7 years we recommend a replacement

4. Inspect any fire places or wood burners before firing them up, this is a safety and hazard concern. Clean them now so that you can enjoy those nice evenings with the family around them

5. Caulk and seal any gaps around the exterior and interior of your home. Specially around Doors, Windows and foundation, use weather stripping around doors and windows for insulating against the cold.

6. Throughly inspect your roof, skylights, vents and access hatch, check for loose shingles, separation of build up or rubber roofing, flashing and any damaged ridge edge, check for curling, blistering, alligatoring and seams of flat roofing layers and soft spots that may need replacing

7. Clean and inspect all your gutters and down spots. Run a water test with a hose and seal any seams and corner joints from leaking. If there is too much damage!? Replace them as soon as possible, if you have a lots of trees around your home, Install mesh covers so that the falling leaves do not cause any plugging of your drain system

8. Winterize your outdoor faucets, hose bibs and irrigation system. Drain them all to prevent damage from freezing water.

9. Have a Fire extiinguisher in the following areas, kitchen, by fire place and wood burners, and have a pail of sand and an extra fire extinguisher in your boiler room or furnace room!

10 EGRESS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
remove any furniture or obstruction impeding you from evacuationg your home should an emergency Arise, SPECIALLY from hallways and bedroom doors. Have an escape plan!! BE PREPARED!
Have flashlights, candles, batteries and a radio in case of a power outage. Plan escape routes with your family SPECIALLY the children. Make sure they know what to do in case of an emergency and have a back up plan if the first one fails.

Save this list for future reference
And contact us if have any questions or need an inspection of your home, maintenance tips or emergency preparation training
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HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 😊