Monday, October 21, 2013

REO Rehab Contractors and Insurance

It is important to look for a contractor that is licensed and insured to handle REO Rehab and Preservation.  Since the large increase in foreclosures and REO's, a lot of companies have come out advertising services for REO Preservation, REO Rehab, and Foreclosure Maintenance, but many do not have the proper license and insurance to work on the properties.  Many contractors let their insurance expire in order to save costs, but still advertise as having it.  I recommend all realtors, asset managers, and REO professionals ask for proof of license and insurance before hiring someone to work on a property.

It is best to hire a licensed and insured General Contractor with experience in the REO industry.
If you would like to find out more information about an REO Rehab contractor in Tampa Bay, please contact Hybrid Construction LLC as www.hybridgc.com.

REO work is a large part of our business and has been since 2008.

Brandon Leske
Hybrid Construction LLC
813-300-8019
bleske@hybridgc.com
www.hybridgc.com

Chinese Drywall Inspections

Conducting a chinese drywall inspection can involve or require a number of techniques to determine whether or not the home has been built with chinese drywall.  A home can have different levels of exposure including full house, partial house, or only a few sheets of chinese drywall.  It all depends on when it was built and which supply was used during drywall shipments.  Some of the techniques used to determine the level of chinese drywall contamination include, but are not limited to:

- Inspect all copper wiring for blackening or corrosion
- Inspect HVAC piping and coils for blackeing or corrosion
- Inspect drywall joints and labeling for manufacturer.
- Conduct air quality testing
- Remove drywall samples and perform quality tests


Hybrid Construction LLC performs Chinese Drywall inspections on a regular basis and keeps up with the current regulations, codes, and techniques for remediation.
Inspections typically take between 1-2 hours depending on the size of the home and range in cost from $150-$225, depending on location and house size.  Each report includes a detailed summary of the inspection and findings, approximate remediation costs (if necessary) as well as numerous photos of each area inspected.

If you need any further information regarding Chinese Drywall issues in the Tampa Bay area, please contact Hybrid Construction at www.hybridgc.com

Brandon Leske
Hybrid Construction LLC
813-300-8019
bleske@hybridgc.com
www.hybridgc.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Benefits of a Contractor Property Inspection

This article was originally intended to be for REO/Foreclosure properties, however it can relate to any real estate situation.  Whether it be for residential or commercial, many people can benefit from the information we can provide, including:
 
- Buyers during due diligence
- Agents handling bank inventory
- Brokers 
- Owners
- Real Estate Investors
 
We make an effort to make sure our contractor inspections are more than just an estimate.  Commercial and Residential properties are both assessed differently and each can have a different level of inspection detail, from brief to thorough, depending on the situation and the needs of the client.  Budgets are usually a critical part of any real estate decision, so we try to provide an estimate tailored to each property and each situation requested by the Owner/Agent. This allows us to be a stronger asset to the client.  Some of the benefits our clients receive include:
 
- Safety/Hazard Concerns
- Remodeling/Rehab Recommendations
- Repair Recommendations
- Detailed Property Photographs
- 3rd Party Consultant Coordination
- Schedules
- Budgets/Estimates (Itemized, Phased, Forecast, etc...)
 
We are sure that our inspections will provide great value to your property at an affordable cost.  The importance of being flexible for each client ensures that we can provide a personal and property specific inspection.  It will help fill in the missing information that everyone seems to ask about any property.  More importantly, it will help people make decisions.
 
Brandon Leske
Hybrid Construction LLC 
813-300-8019
bleske@hybridgc.com
www.hybridgc.com