by Matt Hawley | Dec 25, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. After a decade of use by property owners and...
by Matt Hawley | Nov 28, 2018 | Commercial Properties, Homeowner Tips
Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to freezing. Pipes made...
by Matt Hawley | Nov 21, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
What’s a Four Point Inspection Anyway? Four Point Inspection: A 4-pont inspection is requested by your insurance company based on the age of the home. Typically homes 25 years or older will require a 4-point inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to determine if...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 6, 2017 | Homeowner Tips
Septic Systems There are many areas in Brevard County, that have septic systems and some of these areas have city sewer options. It’s important to find out if the home you are buying is on a septic system. Get all maintenance records from the seller if the...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 4, 2017 | Homeowner Tips
Reasons Home Sellers Should Replace Their HVAC System When you are selling your home, you need to make a lot of decisions about balancing costs against the amount you will sell for and the length of time your home will be on the market. With each improvement,...
by Matt Hawley | Jul 17, 2017 | Homeowner Tips
Our roof systems are something we rarely think about, until something goes wrong. A small roof problem can turn into major problems if not identified and fixed in a timely manner. If you can identify the problem quickly, the easier it will be to prevent damage, saving...