Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Black Cat Team Pulls Rabbit Out of the Hat - 9:30 AM Contact, Price, Approval Josh on Inspection at 1 PM.


The Black Cat Team pulls yet another rabbit out of the hat. Out of state commercial client with a tight due diligence period. Pam Hilton receives inspection request at 9:30 AM. Contacts Chris Hilton on the road back from a 9 AM VA Compliance Inspection in Archdale. Chris rolls in, prices the work, checks with inspector Josh Hedges and advises Josh can be there by 1 PM. Client approves, works out access with listing agent and it all goes down smooth as silk. Before you ask, yes, that is the former Hill's BBQ building in Winston-Salem and that is the essence of our knowledge. "The Old Man" ate a lot of BBQ in that building and the one prior to it now gone. Yes, he did drop by and check it out. 

Need an inspection quick? Who you gonna call? We can typically respond more quickly than most home or commercial building inspectors. How? You can book online 24/7 and one, or more, of our inspectors work seven days a week. Why? We are here to meet your needs, not our own. 

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Doug and Matthew on their 9 AM inspection in Lewisville

 


Black Cat Inspectors Doug Simmons and Matthew Weeks on their 9 AM inspection for agent John McPherson, Jr.'s client. 

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Emily on her 5:30 PM home inspection in Winston-Salem


Black Cat Inspector Emily Cabrera on her 5:30 PM inspection for agent Ramon Lomeli's client. Yes, this one is starting a little late to accommodate tenants. When you need a detailed inspection conducted in English or Spanish, Emily is your girl. 

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Josh on his noon home inspection in Winston-Salem


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges on his noon home inspection in Winston-Salem for agent Heather Mullican Coleman's client. 

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Josh’s noon new construction inspection in King


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges conducting a new home construction inspection in King for agent Kathy Choi-Rogers client. Book Josh, or any of our other inspectors, for your next home inspection at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com

Monday, April 22, 2024

Josh on his 4 PM inspection in Lexington


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges on his 4 PM inspection in Lexington for agent Janea Platt's client. 

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Doug and Matthew on their 1 PM inspection in Winston-Salem


Black Cat Inspectors Doug Simmons and Matthew Weeks on their 1 PM inspection in Winston-Salem for agent Angela Rose client. As Doug conducts this inspection Matthew is assisting as he learns or report system. 

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Josh and Emily on their noon inspection in Winston-Salem


Black Cat Inspectors Josh Hedges and Emily Cabrera on their noon inspection in Winston-Salem for agent Christy Crumpler's client. As Josh conducts this inspection Emily will set the radon monitor, inspect for mold and conduct air samples and swabs of visible areas of mold if found. 

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Information Typically Ignored

Excellent information which typically gets ignored for decades. When not properly maintained, and opened, they STINK Ask me how I know.


Pump Your Septic Tank Every 3 to 5 Years!!!


Do you change the oil in your car regularly? Think of your septic system the same way...


Pumping your septic tank on a maintenance schedule removes the solids that build up on the bottom of the tank and the upper grease layer or 'crust' that forms over time within the tank.


If the solids are left to build up they will eventually move into the drainfield allowing the field to become 'clogged' over time and can create very costly repairs or the need for a full system replacement.


The grease layer within the tank form from everyday dishwashing etc. (worse if grease is allowed to be dumped down the drain NOT RECOMMENDED!!). The grease can form a 'crust' on the top of the tank blocking the inlet or outlet of the tank and can cause messy backups within the home or on the yard.


When was the last time you had your septic tank pumped???

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Emily on her 4 PM home inspection in High Point


Black Cat Inspector Emily Cabrera on her 4 PM home inspection in High Point for agent McCullough Woodward‘s clients.  Book Emily for your next home inspection at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com

Josh’s 1 PM Commercial Inspection in Reidsville


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges 1 PM, over 10,000 SF, commercial building inspection in Reidsville. Josh was shadowed by Black Cat Inspector Matthew Weeks learning our commercial inspection processes.  Depending on the building, we conduct commercial inspections throughout all US states and territories www.blackcatinspectionservices.com


Josh on his 8 AM inspection in Whitsett

 


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges on his 8 AM inspection in Whitsett for agent John Nosek's client. Yes, we conduct inspections in Whitsett, 36 NC counties without question, and the rest of NC depending on the house. Book, or request, yours at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 



I have, unfortunately, reached that stage in life when I have no choice but too often take a brief siesta mid afternoon to be able to continue functioning. Not only am I not accustomed to that but Sable is convinced something is wrong with me. Note her concern. Also note art, in the background, of the Brickenstein/Leinbach House by Elise Dinsmore Popkin. I purchased, moved, got on the National Register of Historic Places and restored at a time when I did not need afternoon siestas. Should you be seeking a home or commercial inspector with massive construction, historic home, and building experience, who else are you going to find? Note me in the road in the red coat and GrandPam just above our office trailer. When experience counts, even if he needs a little nap now and then. www.blackcatinspectionservices.com

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Josh's 9 AM Inspection This Morning




Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges 9 AM inspection in Winston-Salem for John-Mark Mitchell's client. This is a joint listing between Zach Dawson and John-Mark. Inspector Emily Cabrera will be handling the radon test and The Old Man Chris Hilton will drop by to check this impressive home out. 

You can check it out at this link 






Friday, April 12, 2024

Doug and Gerald on their 10 AM inspection in Winston-Salem

 


Black Cat Inspectors Doug Simmons and Gerald Rutledge on their 10 AM investor inspection with agent Bobby Maynor's client. Both Doug, Gerald, and our other inspectors, are available for your home inspections at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Josh on his second commercial inspection of the day in Mooresville


Black Cat inspector Josh Hedges on his second commercial inspection of the day in Mooresville for agent Frank Cantadore's client. We can handle yours at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Josh on his 10 AM commercial inspection in Mooresville


Black Cat inspector Josh Hedges on his 10 AM, first of two inspections in Mooresville today. This one is for agent Jordan Davidson's client who is the listing agent on the next one. Depending on the building we conduct commercial inspections throughout all US states and territories. Request yours at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Emily's 10 AM Burlington home inspection in Spanish


Black Cat inspector Emily Cabrera, on request, is conducting her 10 AM Burlington home inspection in Spanish for agent Richard Paulicelli's client. Yes, Emily is available to conduct your home inspections in Spanish or English or a combination thereof at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com Soon Black Cat inspector Matthew Weeks will be available in French. 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Emily on her 4 PM inspection


Black Cat Inspector Emily Cabrera on her 4 PM Kernersville inspection with agent Pam Hilton’s client. Book your next home inspection with Emily or any of our other inspectors at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com

Doug and Gerald on their 9 AM Inspection in Germanton


Black Cat inspectors Doug Simmons and Gerald Rutledge on a 29 year old single-wide mobile home inspection in Germanton. This has been sitting vacant for three years. This is for a family member seeking information on condition considering repairs and renovations. Yes, we do that and Doug has decades of construction experience to bring to the table. Gerald is assisting Doug as he becomes more experienced with our processes and procedures. You can book Doug, Gerald or others of our inspectors for your home inspection at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Friday, April 5, 2024

The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship Greensboro

In 2009, DH Griffin was donating the Carolina Steel Plant office building, located at 1451 S Elm Eugene Street Greensboro, to The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship we, then Chris D. Hilton and Associates Home and Building Inspections, were selected for the inspection and I had the honor of inspecting the large office building alone as I was it at that time.

At that time including the plant, in the rear of the office building, as part of their efforts was only a dream. Now, 15 years after the original donation, and our inspection, that dream becoming reality is announced. Check the story out at this link.

https://myfox8.com/video/old-carolina-steel-plant-gets-new-life/9574652/

In need of a commercial building inspection anywhere in the United States and its territories, who are you going to contact?

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Josh on his noon investor inspection


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges on his noon inspection for a repeat investor client. Book your home and commercial building inspections at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Josh and Emily on their noon inspection in Pfafftown


Black Cat Inspectors Josh Hedges and Emily Cabrera on their noon inspection, for agent Vivian Wilborne's clients, in Pfafftown. As Josh is conducting his inspection Emily is conducting a radon test, mold inspection including air sampling and swab samples. Book your home, mold inspections radon and mold testing at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Sable "The Black Cat" Turns Three Years Old


Josh and Doug on their 8 AM Commercial Inspection in Winston-Salem


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges on his 8 AM commercial inspection in Winston-Salem for agent John Fitz-Henley's client. Doug Simmons is shadowing Josh as he perfects his commercial inspection skills. Book your residential and commercial inspections at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Emily and Matthew on their 1 PM inspection in Salisbury


Black Cat Inspector Emily Cabrera on her 1 PM home inspection for agent Michelle Ibarra's client in Salisbury. New Inspector, and our new Director of Agent Services, Matthew Weeks is shadowing Emily learning the ropes of or procedures and systems. Interestingly, on this inspection, the agent is trilingual in English, Spanish and French and apparently the client speaks Spanish. Emily is fluent in Spanish and English and Matthew fluent in French and English. What a coincidence you will not find with most home inspectors. Book your next home inspection with Emily, or any of our other inspectors, at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com 

Monday, April 1, 2024

Josh's Noon Home Inspection in Kernersville


Black Cat Inspector Josh Hedges on his noon inspection in Kernersville for agent Rebekah Beebe's client.  Book Josh, or any of our other inspectors, for your next home inspection at www.blackcatinspectionservices.com