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Kross Inspectors Chinese Drywall Inspections
Kross Inspectors is the first inspection firm to offer Chinese Drywall Inspections. Having performed more drywall inspections than any other firm in the country, our Inspectors have the experience necessary to provide credible and reliable results.
Our proven inspection protocol involves a comprehensive and invasive, yet NON destructive method of determining whether a home is affected by defective drywall. We caution consumers in using Inspectors with little or no experience and exposure to defective drywall. Our Inspectors have received specialized training to aide them in identifying the distinctive symptoms of defective drywall. On 8/27/2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an updated identification recommendation, "Interim Guidance-Identification of Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall-Revision 1". You may download this new document by clicking Identification of Problematic Drywall Revision 1 08272010.pdf.
We encourage all potential Home Buyers to avoid the costly mistake of buying a home with defective drywall by hiring a professional Home Inspector with experience in performing comprehensive drywall inspections. Furthermore, consumers should note that the comprehensive protocol developed and utilized by Kross Inspectors EXCEEDS the minimum recommendations set forth by the CPSC in their interim guidance issued on 8/27/2010. To find out more, please call our Chinese Drywall Hotline at 1-877-496-4662 or email Info@krossinspectors.com.
Our comprehensive, yet easy to understand drywall reports are used by Home Buyers, Home Owners, Realtors, Insurance Companies, Banks, and Attorneys to aide them in making informed decisions regarding properties affected by defective drywall.
Some Items We Look For:
Copper Evaporator Coils Affected By Defective Drywall
Copper Evaporator Coils Fully Affected By Defective Drywall (These coils could no longer hold the system's refrigerant).
Typical Ground Wire Blackened By Defective Drywall
Typical Plumbing Water Line Blackened By Defective Drywall
*Due to the dangers involved, consumers should exercise caution when inspecting components for symptoms of defective drywall. Always consult a qualified technician or experienced Inspector to inspect air conditioning and electrical components. Equally important is that consumers should recognize that many homes do display symptoms similar to defective drywall. Only a trained and experienced Inspector can recognize the distinct differences between components affected by gases produced by defective drywall and components affected by natural volatile gases that already exist in many homes.
If you are considering purchasing Real Estate and/or are concerned that your home may have defective drywall installed, please call our Chinese Drywall Hotline at (877) 496-4662 for a free phone consultation. You may also fill out the form at the bottom of this page for a response from one of our Inspectors.
Homeowners may require a Chinese Drywall Inspection for other reasons. Our Chinese Drywall Inspection reports are used for:
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Property tax assessment appeals (you must prove that you have Chinese Drywall in order to benefit from the recent law passed that requires local Property Appraisers to lower your home's assessed value to $0, excluding land value)
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Insurance Claims
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Federal Lawsuit Participation (Kross Inspectors has performed over 1,000 inspections for law firms)
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Mortgage Forbearance (Freddie Mac announced on 6/18/2010 that they are directing servicers to consider forbearance for homeowners that are affected by Chinese Drywall)
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Warranty qualification. (Kross Inspectors works closely with a national insurer that provides a warranty specific for Chinese Drywall)
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Allowable Income Tax Deductions
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