As the leading provider of Chinese Drywall and Home Inspections in Florida, we have found that many homes have existing conditions that pose a safety and/or health hazard to potential Home Buyers and Realtors. We would like to take an opportunity to provide you with some safety tips while viewing homes.

Other Hidden Dangers

Of course there are many hidden dangers in vacant homes that could take up four or five pages like this. Please use common sense when walking through and viewing vacant properties. Here's a short checklist:

• Always knock on the door or ring the doorbell prior to entering the home (some homes are occupied by "Squatters").
• If anything appears wrong, ASSUME it is. Leave the property and call for assistance.
• If you are by yourself, please make sure that someone else knows where you are and what time to expect you back.
• Watch out for broken items that can cause injury (broken glass, broken doors, broken mirrors, trip hazards, objects protruding from walls, etc.). A good rule of thumb while waking through is to always look up, down, to the right, and to the left before walking forward.
• Look BEFORE you touch. Do not touch surfaces with strange substances on them. Be cautious of opening appliances (always hold your breath first).
• Do not operate appliances (trained professionals know how to prevent accidents by performing a thorough examination PRIOR to turning on an appliance).
• DO NOT CLIMB! Do not climb on cabinets, appliances, or climb onto the roof surface. Many accidents happen when people stand on cabinets (many are not secured enough to hold a person's weight). Roof surfaces are very deceiving. They may look solid, but you may not find a soft spot until you step into it!
• Finally, WASH YOUR HANDS! Always wash your hands after viewing a vacant home. Many germs grow in homes that are not properly maintained.

These are just a few suggestions to follow while viewing vacant homes. We value our Clients and Business Partners!

Call a Professional!

You will find that it is much safer to hire a professional to examine a home PRIOR to purchasing. Our Inspectors are specifically trained to inspect any home's elements SAFELY!

To learn more about Kross Inspectors, please visit www.krossinspectors.com.

Or call (877) 496-4662 to speak with an Inspector.

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