By Eddie Bufkin August 31, 2009
In my opinion, Tom Sinclair is the most qualified inspector in Baldwin and Mobile Counties. As an appraiser for twenty-five years, I have seen many instances where a truly competent inspector can reveal to a potential or existing homeowner many items that can cause huge problems if not identified. It is most important that the inspector you choose has the abilities and experience to do the job correctly. I highly recommend this company. ...read more
By Mike Kersten August 31, 2009
Tom inspected a house we were looking to purchase. He pointed out areas that needed work that we had overlooked and as a result we were able to make a much better decision on the aquisition of the home. Tom was thorough and his report was very detailed and clear with pictures and descriptions of his findings. ...read more
By Janet Button August 30, 2009
I hired Tom Sinclair to do an inspection on a home I wanted to buy in Baldwin CO. He is very through and honest. After his inspection, my husband & I decided not to buy this house because of the work involved. This showed me that Tom works for his customer. I will hire him again when and if I find another house. Thanks Tom Janet from Indiana ...read more
This site is still a work in progress! Yet we are at the ready to help you.Inscore Home Services is a unique company led by a uniquely talented man! Literally, a 'jack of all trades' in the construction industry.Give David a call at 251-751-4838! ...read more
By Inscore Home Services March 02, 2009
(Continued from part 2) Story #3: Let’s talk flashing. Do you know what flashing is, where it goes and what it does? If you do, you’re in the top 10%!Flashing prevents water from entering an intersection of two parts of the house, like a wall and a roof. Flashing is generally installed around the base of a chimney, at the roof, to keep the water out. Flashing is generally installed between the wall of a two-story house and the roof of the adjacent master suite (single story)Leave out the flashing and you have a leak. Not a big leak. But enough to cause mold in a week or two, and rot in a few years.I have inspected 14 brand new houses in the last 12 months that had missing or improperly installed flashings. A one-year warranty offers no protection for rotted studs and mold a couple of years down the road.So, does a brand new home need an inspection? You decide.Questions? Concerns? Call or send me an email. There’s no charge for a telephone chat or an exchange of emails.Tom SinclairAbout the House – Home InspectionsFairhope, Alabama(251) 990-3169 http://www.inspecttestanalyze.com/ ...read more
By About The House - Home Inspections April 02, 2007
(continued from Part 1) Story #2: New house. Pretty house. Reputable builder. Reputable builder. Local municipal inspector signed off on several in-process inspections. A final CO (Certificate of Occupancy) was issued. (Sound familiar?) Who noticed that there was no roofing paper (sometimes called tar paper or felt) under some of the shingles? Maybe the framing crew knew (they’re the ones that put the roofing paper on after the plywood roof decking was installed). Probably the roofing guys knew (they put the shingles on over the roofing paper, or, in this case, over no roofing paper). Did the municipal inspector know? Probably not. He didn’t watch the roof go on. He certainly didn’t lift any shingles to check. Did the builder know? Probably not. He didn’t watch the roof go on. He probably didn’t lift any shingles to check. He replied on his sub contractor, the roofer, to do the job “right.” Does anyone know that in 3-5 years the plywood decking will be rotten. In humid parts of the country like the Deep South, water tends to condense on the bottoms of shingles. The roofing paper protects the plywood from this condensation. No roofing paper? No protection. What good is a one-year warranty 3-5 years from now? Fortunately, the new owners’ inspector checked. And there is roofing paper on the roof now. Stay tuned for part 3 of this article in the next few days. Tom Sinclair About the House – Home Inspections Fairhope, Alabama (251) 990-3169 www.InspectTestAnalyze.com Stay tuned for part 3 of this article in the next few days. Tom Sinclair About the House – Home Inspections Fairhope, Alabama (251) 990-3169 www.InspectTestAnalyze.com ...read more
By About The House - Home Inspections March 29, 2007
The key roles of individuals who serve in construction management project positions include project management planning, cost management, contract administration, CM professional practice, and time management. If you are seeking a career in this field, keep in mind that there are several ways to train... ...read more
Construction managers are responsible for dealing with the various design, planning and execution of construction projects. In most situations hands-on experience is the best precursor for this position, however, a degree in construction management can greatly enhance your work performance. ...read more