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  Don't Buy a Money Pit  


For many people, the purchase of a house can be an extremely stressful event. Many home buyers make this large financial transaction, only to discover additional "unexpected expenses." Some of these hidden expenses can include:


Replacing the heating system;
Pumping out the septic tank;
Upgrading the electrical system;
Upgrading the plumbing system;
Treating the home for termites or other pests;
Replacing the roof.

Isla Engineering Service Company specializes in performing comprehensive building inspections prior to the actual purchase. After the inspection, a Professional Engineer provides an unbiased report which explains the condition of the house and each of its subsystems in plain English. This document eliminates any surprise expenses, and can turn the normally stressful home buying process into an enjoyable experience.

Your written engineers report can be furnished within twenty-four hours of the inspection. This legal document can serve as an effective bargaining tool in negotiating a fair selling price for the buyer. It can also provide the buyer an opportunity to either: Have the repair and/or correction of defects written into the sales contract; or Renegotiate the purchase price with the seller.


  Membership

  National Academy of    Building Inspection    Engineers, 2001

  National Society of    Professional    Engineers, 1993

  American Railway    Engineering    Association, 1985

  American Society of    Civil Engineers, 1981

 

Isla Engineeering Service Company

 P.O. Box 171, Brookhaven, New York 11719
 Phone: (631) 286-7448  Fax: (631) 286-7448  Email: isla@optonline.net