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A real gas or oil furnace tune-up covers venting, the heat exchanger, burners and fuel input, blower and controls. The report should list each item as done, adjusted or not done, with readings where tests were run.
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Basements
Pour water into the pit until the pump kicks on, then watch three things: the water level drops, the pump shuts itself off, and water comes out the far end of the discharge pipe well away from the house.
Waterproofing
Often for part of the job. Sealing cracks is usually an exempt repair in Pennsylvania, but new drain piping, sump discharge, wiring or foundation cuts are not ordinary repairs, so expect a township permit for those.
Plumbing & urgent plumbing
Yes, if you can reach them. Insulate water pipes in the cold parts of the basement first, then the first 3 feet of pipe in and out of the water heater, then cold lines that sweat. Leave steam piping and old pipe wrap to a pro.
Home construction & general repairs
Yes. Bensalem has its own Fence Permit application, and decks go through a residential building permit plus an alteration of land permit. The fence form requires a Pennsylvania licensed surveyor's certification, so plan for that before you order materials.
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