BUYER’S BENEFITS - Information for buyers considering a professional independent home inspection. Also provided is my newspaper column titled, "Self-inspections don't reveal all of the home's secrets."

HOW TO CHOOSE A HOME INSPECTOR - 10 great questions you should be asking when trying to find a qualified Home Inspector.

NEW HOME INSPECTIONS - Often overlooked by anxious home buyers is the NEW HOME inspection. Review this section for tips and precautions that buyers of new homes should be aware of.

SAMPLE INSPECTION REPORT - The true test of the Home Inspector that you select to inspect your future "Dream Home" is the quality of the finished report. We produce the finest reports in Northern Utah using laptop computer technology. Every "LEAVITT REPORT" is custom made for each inspected property. Clear, concise and extremely thorough, we think that you will agree that the "LEAVITT REPORT" provides all of the Structural, Mechanical, and Health & Safety information you will need to make an informed purchase decision.

INSPECTION ORDER FORM - Click here to access an online inspection order form for Home Inspections, Radon Screenings, Termite Inspections, and Lead Hazard Screenings.

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE - The Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Institute of Inspectors®. FAVORITE LINKS & SERVICE DIRECTORY - A list of favorite links and phone numbers including products, tradespeople and real estate agents. The list is ever growing and provided solely as a courtesy to my clients.

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SPECIALTY INSPECTIONS

EIFS - Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems - If you are considering purchasing or selling a home with the newer EIFS synthetic stucco you will want to learn all that you can about the strengths and weaknesses of this exterior cladding.

TERMITES - Important information about Termites and other wood destroying insects in Northern Utah. Home buyers can save over 50% when combining the Pest Inspection with their Home Inspection.

RADON - Important information regarding the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. Performing the 48 hour test is the best protection to identify elevated levels of this odorless gas before you buy your home.

LEAD-BASED PAINT - If you are purchasing or selling a pre-1978 home, a Lead Hazard Screen should strongly be considered. This is especially important if you have children under age six.

ELECTRICAL OUTLET EFFICIENCY TESTING - The Electrical Outlet Efficiency Test (EOET) is a comprehensive battery of tests performed on each accessible120 volt outlet in the structure. The EOET is recommended to help identify electrical miswirings in the 120 volt system. Electrical miswirings are a major cause of building fires and personal injury.

INSPECTION ORDER FORM - Click here to access an online inspection order form for Home Inspections, Radon Screenings, Termite Inspections, and Lead Hazard Screenings.

RECALLS & HOMEOWNER INFORMATION

SPRAYED-ON ACOUSTICAL CEILING REMOVAL - Specific guidelines from the State of Utah providing the how-to steps which the homeowner can follow to remove the popular textured cottage cheese type ceilings that commonly contained some forms of asbestos. The document is large, so be patient while downloading.

FHA Lending Restrictions - Many home buyers are puzzled why some homes can't be approved for FHA financing.

Wood Deck Failures - How is your wood deck secured to the home. Catastrophic injuries have occurred as wood decks crash to the ground. This article discusses the needs and hazards of deck securement to homes.

Deck Failure Take Two - A new deck failure story where a collapse killed 1 and injured 23 on September 19, 1999.

Dip Tube Failure - When a water heater's dip tube fails you could be taking very short showers. The condition is especially prone to occur in 1993-96 domestic water heaters.

Flexible Gas Lines - The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a News Warning on Brass Flexible Gas Connection lines commonly used on household gas appliances.

HTPV (High Temperature Plastic Vent) Heater Vent Pipes - The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a News Release: "Manufacturers Announce Recall Program to Replace Vent Pipes on Home Heating Systems"

Old Wavy Glass - Ever wonder why the glass is wavy in older homes? This article from the Old House Journal explains how the older glass is made.

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Agent's Shield of Protection - The informational newsletter designed to keep Real Estate Agents up to date with Home Inspection information to aid them in working with both buyers and sellers.

INSPECTION ORDER FORM - Click here to access an online inspection order form for Home Inspections, Radon Screenings, Termite Inspections, and Lead Hazard Screenings.

ASK THE INSPECTOR - E-mail us your Property Inspection related questions.

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HOME INSPECTORS

Computerized 3D Report Form Sets - Many Home Inspectors do not have the time or the desire to develop their own computerized report forms. This page will describe the form sets available and the different package deals on purchasing both the 3D software and the popular AII™ Style Report Form Sets.

CE Information - This is the newest section to my website and is of the greatest interest to Inspectors across the Nation. (This page is ever growing as new questions are answered). As the Alpha and Beta tester for 3D Inspection Systems using the palmtop technology I have listed some of the top questions and answers from real-life field use of the software and the equipment. I believe that the Palmtops are going to sweep the inspection marketplace and I know that many of you are just waiting for the CE version of 3D to be released to the general public..... Be the first in your area to utilize the smallest data capturing devices to date for the Inspection Industry.

The Monday Morning Messenger - The motivational inspection and marketing message for the members of the national trade association "The American Institute of Inspectors®", as well as Inspectors abroad. Non-AII™ members can subscribe for $52.00 per year (CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE)That is a whopping $1.00 per week and worth every penny of it. Some weeks the information is worth thousands of dollars, while other weeks it is worth just 2 bits. Topics vary from marketing, computers, CE machines, and inspecting, as well as technical updates, the ever popular "How To Avoid Litigation", as well as the "Inspector Eagle Eye Photo Challenges." The MMM is sprinkled with with my perspectives and experiences that give it a real life Inspector's viewpoint.

SAMPLE Monday Morning Messenger - Originally created for members of The American Institute of Inspectors®", the readership has expanded to Inspectors abroad. This weekly electronic newsletter shares inspection information, technology updates, and marketing tips.

SAMPLE LEAVITT REPORT - The true test of the Home Inspector is the quality of the finished report. We produce the finest reports in Northern Utah using laptop computer technology. Every "LEAVITT REPORT" is custom made for each inspected property. Clear, concise and extremely thorough, we think that you will agree that the "LEAVITT REPORT" provides all of the Structural, Mechanical, and Health & Safety information clents will need to make an informed purchase decision.

3D REPORT FORM TIPS & COMPUTER TIPS - Users of 3D Inspection software and the popular AII™ Style Report Form Sets have lots of "How-To" questions about modifying the forms and using the advanced features of the 3D software. This section will be ever growing with tips and guidance. It also contains the "Must Have" articles describing "How To E-mail Inspection Reports" and the ever popular "How Tom Mount a Laptop To a Tripod."

3-D Inspection Software - This is the base software which I chose because of its flexibility of use. Once learned, any form can be created, and existing hard copy forms can be computerized. It allows for diagraming and importing digital photos and graphics anywhere within the report. If you are considering computerization I would highly recommend the investment in the 3-D Inspection System software. Click on the 3-D logo image to access their website directly. To see my finished report download a sample report above. Keep in mind that with 3-D you can alter, change, print in color or modify any aspect of the finished report. Tell Carl, Darren, Tom and the rest of the team at 3-D that I highly recommended you check 3-D out. NOTE: As a 3D software reseller I am able to offer special discounts to those who purchase the system and third party form sets from me...... CLICK HERE for information.

Home Inspection Training - Links to respected Home Inspector training firms.

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