How Much Experience Does An Inspector Need To Find Chinese Drywall?

Although there are no state or federal regulatory agencies overseeing Inspectors that perform Chinese Drywall Inspections, we believe that an Inspector should have significant exposure and/or training by experienced Inspectors before offering Chinese Drywall Inspections.  Kross Inspector has lead the industry by being the FIRST Home Inspection company to offer Chinese Drywall Inspections.

We were contacted recently by a concerned Home Buyer to perform a Chinese Drywall Inspection on a property he was contemplating purchasing.  He was concerned that there had been three Inspections performed on this property and all three Inspectors informed him that the home did not contain defective drywall for the simple reason that they could not find "Made In China" on any drywall after cutting several holes in the walls throughout the home.  The Client further expressed his suspicions about the property because it is a townhouse and three other properties in the same building were diagnosed as containing defective drywall. 

We performed a comprehensive Drywall Inspection on this property and discovered that the property DID contain defective drywall.  Our extensive protocol, which does not allow for shortcuts, discovered that several walls on the first floor were affected by defective drywall.  Furthermore, the holes cut in walls by the previous Inspector(s) revealed several markings matching those that are associated with defective drywall (these holes even revealed a copper plumbing distribution line that was obviously affected by defective drwyall-photo to the left). 

This does prove to be an ideal example as to why it is so important to find an Inspector that has EXPERIENCE in performing Chinese Drywall Inspections. 

Many Home Buyers turn to Kross Inspectors for Full Home Inspections because of our experience.  It is well known that many Home Buyers back out of the transaction if Chinese Drywall is discovered, therefore we ALWAYS give the Client the option to downgrade our Inspection to a Chinese Drywall Inspection and reduce the fee accordingly. 

 Our $25 OFF discount is now available for both Full Home/Condo Inspections AND Chinese Drywall Inspections!  Visit www.krossinspectors.com to find out more or call (239) 677-4403. 

What Temperature & Humidity Level Bring Out The Odor Of Chinese Drywall?

As we enter the climax of Summer in Florida, we are reminded that the "off gassing" from Chinese Drywall is directly associated with elevated temperature and humidity levels.

The Inspection protocol followed by our Inspectors during thousands of Inspections has provided us with an extensive research database to "fine tune" our Inspection methods. 

Our research shows now that the odor emitted by defective drywall is very prevailing when the building's interior temperature exceeds 75 degrees and the interior humidity exceeds 60%.  We have found that even in isolated cases, the distinctive odor of defective drywall will be present! 

Investors Request Cost Estimates Of Repairs

Although Home Inspectors are not required to provide estimates for repairing deficiencies found during the Home Inspection, many Investors need to be informed prior to making their decision whether to purchase or not. 

The total estimated cost of repairs plays an important role in an Investor's decision, therefore Kross Inspectors will soon be offering Repair Cost Estimates as an additional service.  These estimates will be based on LOCAL costs.  This will provide buyers with the most current information available and assist them in making an informed decision.

To find out more or to provide your input, please contact Jim Kreider at (239) 677-4355 or email Jim@krossinspectors.com.