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At Trade Secrets Inspections, we’re your partner. We want to do everything right so your client closes the deal!
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Premiere Plus Realty Christmas Breakfast 2021
Thank you for joining us at your 2021 Christmas Breakfast! We are please to be a part of your extended family, and look forward to a prosperous New Year, 2022!
Interesting Reads
What Exactly Does “Polybutylene Pipe” Mean?
Polybutylene is a form of plastic resin. It was used extensively in the manufacture of water supply piping from 1978 until 1995. In addition to the low cost of the material and ease of installation, polybutylene piping systems were viewed as “the pipe of the future”. They were used as a substitute for traditional copper piping. It is most commonly found in the “Sun Belt” (Florida) where residential construction was heavy through the 1980’s and early-to-mid 90’s, but it is also very common in the Mid Atlantic and Northwest Pacific states.
Are They bad?
They were inexpensive and easy to install–but homeowners and plumbing professionals have discovered one serious flaw: Over time, the pipes undergo a process called dezincification.
Will insurance companies insure a home with these types of pipes?
In general, polybutylene pipes make it very difficult to get covered by homeowners insurance. Most homeowners insurance companies view them as too liable to fail and cause damage.
Curious to see what your insurance quotes could look like? Our colleague, Paul Hursta, is a Risk Management Specialist and can provide you with insurance solutions to fit your needs.
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What Happens if I Buy A Florida House With Poly Pipes?
If you are considering a home with poly pipes, you must be aware of what is involved in replacing them. Consulting with a professional is your first line of defense.
Here’s why: Polybutylene pipes will eventually fail. They are vulnerable to what is called a dezincification process, whereby zinc leaches from brass…thereby creating a white powdery buildup on the inside of the fitting and weakening the brass fitting.
How to tell the home has polybutylene or Pex pipes
If you’re looking at buying a new home, your inspector will be able to tell you what type of pipes the home has, but if you want to see for yourself you can also look at the pipe directly.
- Near the water heater
- Connecting to sinks and toilets
- Running across the ceiling in an unfinished basement
- At the main shut-off valve or water meter
How We Offer Realtor Protection
With BuildFax’s easy-to-read, standardized report, we can run a Property “Background Check” .
BuildFax Data
- 8 billion data points on more than 80 million . commercial and residential structures
- Construction history on properties in + cities, counties, and townships
- Remodels, new construction, pools, demolition, and roofs
- Covering all the trades — mechanical, electrical, plumbing
- Data points include inspection/contractor history and more
Better Documentation: Share documented repairs (such as HVAC updates and roof replacements) and value increases (such as additions and remodels) with your clients to help them have peace of mind in the property purchase.
We take the stress out of selling a property that “might” have something go wrong in the first 90 days- we’ve got you covered! Let us ease both you and your client’s by offering this peace of mind.
90 Day Mechanical & Structural coverage, 90 Day Sewer & Water coverage, 5 year Roof leak coverage, RecallChek
Offered right alongside your Inspections Report (prepared using HomeGauge software), this tool help you better understand the condition of the home using breakthrough tools like the Domoreport – the second half of your home inspection, and the Domoscore – a credit score of your home’s condition.
Always Available
Access your Domoreport on your computer, phone, and tablet anytime. Have a question? Majordomo is ready to help with 24 hour chat and customer support.
Human Reviewed
Every Domoreport is audited by an industry expert
Precise Data Majordomo’s cost estimates are based on 30+ years of research on 20,000 project estimates from 35,000 providers of materials, equipment, labor, and installed costs across the US.
Why Do We Care?
We’ve built the protection right into what we offer. We understand it’s important to protect you, the Realtor, as well as your potential home buyer or seller! We can provide these reports alongside the inspection report. That way you and your client can make the most out of your Home Inspection.
Our Comprehensive reporting includes a 90 Day Warranty, MajorDomo property report, a BuildFax report. As an added feature our liability insurance provides a hold harmless coverage to our referral partners.
We at Trade Secrets Inspection follow the Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI) standards. FABI has the most specific and inclusive oversight and training standards. You can be assured if you are working with a FABI inspecting company you are well on your way to getting the most for your dollars.