Sump pumps and wet basements in Gates NY homes
Why do so many homes in Gates NY have sump pumps in the basement? Gates sits on heavy clay soil with flat lots and a shallow water table, so rain and snowmelt drain slowly and press against foundation walls. Many homes built from the 1950s onward were finished with block walls and perimeter drains t
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Aluminum wiring in Greece NY homes built 1965 to 1973
Should I buy a house in Greece NY that has aluminum wiring? You can, but treat it as a condition item, not a deal breaker. Confirm with an inspector or electrician whether it is single strand aluminum on 15 and 20 amp branch circuits, get a written repair quote, and get an insurance quote in writing
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Buried oil tank in Irondequoit: what buyers should know
Should I buy a house in Irondequoit with a buried oil tank? Yes, you can buy it, but resolve the tank before closing rather than after. Order a tank sweep during your inspection period, then ask the seller to either remove the tank with a licensed contractor or properly abandon it in place, and requ
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