| Integrity Engineering, LLC | P.O. Box 3350 | 8508 Ventnor Ave. 1st fl., Margate NJ 08402 | Phone/fax (888) 272-6999 |
VACATION HOMEOWNERS:
You've heard the vacation home horror stories - burst pipes due to freezing temperatures, storm damage to siding and windows, heater fails, catastrophic water heater leak, break-in. In the winter, any of these items if left in disrepair, can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars in cleanup costs. Now that your vacation home is a valuable asset, you'll want to consider protecting it with a winter inspection program.
Integrity Engineering, LLC provides a service to vacation homeowners who would rather spend time in the comfort of their home than run down to the shore to see if their property fared the latest winter storm. Your vacation home will be visited by a bonded, insured inspector at least once a week between Labor Day and Memorial Day, to check the following:
| Check space heater operation, check for leaks | Spot evidence of unauthorized entry | Check sinks and toilet function, visible evidence of pipe damage due to freezing |
| Security lighting operation | Roofing, siding, flashing and gutters | Exterior door knobs - function |
| Check for window glass integrity, missing or damaged screens | Evidence of mold/mildew formation | Visual evidence of birds, rodents taking residence |
Our fee for this service pays for itself in saved trips to the shore and cost savings due to and quick action on damage and maintenance issues, let alone the peace of mind you will have that your shore home is being routinely examined during the off-season. Whether or not you winterize your property, this service can help prevent costly repairs by catching problems early, before they become major inconveniences.
Isaac G. Lilienfeld, PE, CEM, NJ Licensed Home Inspector serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties
