Pet-urine-stained and termite-damaged floors CAN be saved!
Rebecca Ulsas of Champion Floor Company shows us that pet-urine-stained and termite-damaged floors CAN be saved!
Check out the full chat at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/championfloor/
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Avoid Handymen Who Don't Accept Credit Cards!
Troy talked to Kevin Pannebecker about what makes a good handyman service and his company Mister Fix-It STL.
Check out the full episode https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/misterfixit/
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Reverse Mortgage Uses
What are some potential uses for a reverse mortgage? Rick Brown of University Bank gives us the facts.
Hear the full discussion at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/reversemortgages/
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Drone Video of a Warehouse We Inspected
We recently got to inspect a warehouse for a beer distributor!
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How to fix lime buildup
Look at what lime buildup can do to your plumbing! jeanne carton of h2onlywater.com to the rescue!
Check out our full chat at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/how-to-get-the-best-water-for-your-home-or-business-with-jeanne-carton-02-29-2024/
Spray foam is great but it could damage your window or door!
This is a clip from an episode we did about 'How to Save Money on Energy Costs'.
Check out the full episode for a bunch of free and cheap ways to save on your heating bill.
https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/energytips/
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Sunlight Is a Natural Mold Eliminator!
Sunlight Is a Natural Mold Eliminator!
This is a clip from an episode we did about 'Indoor Air Pollution Types and Concerns'. Find out how the types of cleaning products and paint you use could make you sick and what to do about it.
Watch the full video at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/indoorpollution/
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Follow Your Interior Designer's Advice
Troy discusses 10 common mistakes people make when hiring an interior designer with Jeanne Lashmett of JML Interior Design. This clip from the show talks about what happens when too many cooks spoil the soup. See the other 9 mistakes at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/interior-designer/
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Horror Story About Not Getting Building Permits 1st
Troy discussed 10 common mistakes people make when hiring an interior designer with Jeanne Lashmett of https://jmlinteriors.net.
This clip from the show talks about what happens when you don't get a permit.
Check out the full show at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/interior-designer/
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Do Professional Bill Collectors Receive Threats?
Do Professional Bill Collectors Receive Threats?
Check out the full interview at
https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/billcollector/
Matt and Nick from Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates talked to Troy about how hiring a bill collector can allow you to focus on your business and maybe even salvage the relationship with that client.
Check them out at https://byrallc.com/
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Boat House in Forest Park Drone Video
We recently had the chance to inspect the roof over at the iconic Boat House in Forest Park. The leaves were really poppin' that day!
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How to Collect Unpaid Bills Using Professional Bill Collectors
This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/
In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about collecting unpaid bills with Matt and Nick from Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates. Find out how hiring someone else to collect on past-due bills can allow you to focus on your business and maybe even salvage the relationship with that client.
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Troy’s Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com
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2:55 Matthew and Nick of Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates, https://byrallc.com/ , 833-928-2654 5940, Missouri Highway 94 STE 101, Weldon Spring, Missouri 63304
6:30 Debt collection and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text
7:55 What happens if a bill collector is talking to someone with dementia?
11:33 Is there a minimum amount of money needed to collect on
15:11 Garnishing wages
15:58 It is easier to collect before things go to court
18:15 What kind of debts will a bill collector refuse to collect?
20:11 Are bill collectors busier when the economy is in bad shape?
22:06 What separates Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates from the other bill collectors?
23:00 It is important to maintain the working relationship between business and client and threats won’t help
26:40 Using a bill collector lets the business owner focus on their business
28:30 What happens when someone calls a bill collector for help?
31:32 Check out episode 15 with Matt Nagel about writing good contracts https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/writing-good-contracts-with-attorney-matthew-nagel/
34:15 Recouping the most amount of money
35:24 Personal guarantee/guarantor
36:45 Storm chasers scam people after bad weather destroys homes
40:25 FOTI v. NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC. was about whether debt collectors can leave a message
41:34 Comparing debt collecting to the medical field
44:35 Is bill collecting harder in more progressive West Coast states?
46:40 Wild stories about bill collecting
53:06 A promissory note is important when attempting to collect on a debt
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DO YOU NEED AN EXPERT WITNESS FOR DIVORCE ASSET APPRAISALS?
DO YOU NEED AN EXPERT WITNESS FOR DIVORCE ASSET APPRAISALS?
You wouldn’t purchase a home without an inspection. Do you really want to accept the house in a divorce settlement without an inspection?
Find out more at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/consulting/#divorce
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Stupid Contractor Ran HVAC Through Attic Vent
Watch the full show at https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/stupidcontractor/
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More Stupid Contractor Awards - 9.17.23
In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy gives out more stupid contractor awards. Take a look at some funny mistakes and a few that could have killed someone.
Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices
About the House is brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/
Phone Number - 314-520-6655
Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/galloway
2:25 Rags
9:06 Doors
15:50 Plumbing
21:50 Electrical
30:13 Miscellaneous
42:23 Sending out some love
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Deck Safety - Deck Board Spacing
Each May the North American Deck & Railing Association raises awareness about the importance of checking your deck. Check out our full episode on deck safety and see some of the crazy decks and porches Troy has inspected.
https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/deck-safety/
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Aerial View of Shopping Plaza Inspection
This is a quick aerial view of a shopping plaza we recently inspected. Contact Galloway Building Services if you need your commercial property inspected.
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FINALLY! An Example of Good Tuckpointing
Check out the attention to detail Troy noticed on the tuckpointing while doing an inspection.
http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/
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How to Tell If Your Tuckpointer Ripped You Off / SKIMMING
If you go with the cheapest tuckpointer, there is a good chance they might be skimming (using too little mortar).
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Using a Drone to Inspect Roof of Hotel - Commercial Building Inspection
Troy recently did a commercial property building inspection on a hotel and used a drone to get a look at the roof and parking lot from above.
Check out the Commercial Inspection page on our site if you are in need of one yourself https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/inspections/#commercial
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There are Biofilms Growing in Your Work's Sprinkler System
Troy talked to Robert from GC Industrial Services about the importance of keeping your commercial HVAC systems, silos, tanks, and commercial ovens clean. Find out why your work’s sprinkler system might have gross biofilms growing inside
https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/gcindustrialservices/
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This Robot Inspects Air Ducts
Troy talks to Gary Croshaw and Robert Rizen about GC Inspection Botz. Find out why their robot is quicker and more reliable than outdated tethered robots currently being used to inspect commercial ducts.
Check out the full episode - https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/ductbotz/
Contact Gary Croshaw, the President of http://gcindustrialservices.com/, by calling 314-680-8630 or visit the website at https://ductbotz.com/
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WHAT'S THIS SECRET WALL USED FOR?!
During a home inspection, Troy discovered a secret wall.
Do you have a guess as to what it was used for?
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CRAZY WEATHERPROOFING - Crazy Inspection Stories
In this video, Troy Galloway shows off some of the craziest weatherproofing related pictures he has taken during construction inspections and explains just how badly the contractors and owners messed up.
Watch the full video at https://youtu.be/KAOJxb1Xcx4
Phone Number - 314-520-6655
Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com
Website - http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/galloway
https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices
Galloway Building Services is a stable, consistent, and reliable St. Louis inspection service provider with more than 40 years experience. Troy Galloway is an engineer and complete construction expert. This knowledge and skill make him and Galloway Building Services more than just another inspection company. Your home or commercial building inspection should be educational not merely a list. Our inspectors love to talk with you about what your home or commercial building is in need of and how to improve its overall stability.
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WINDOW CRAZIES - Crazy Inspection Stories
In this video, Troy Galloway shows off some of the craziest window related pictures he has taken during construction inspections and explains just how badly the contractors and owners messed up.
Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/KAOJxb1Xcx4
Phone Number - 314-520-6655
Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com
Website - http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/galloway
https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices
Galloway Building Services is a stable, consistent, and reliable St. Louis inspection service provider with more than 40 years experience. Troy Galloway is an engineer and complete construction expert. This knowledge and skill make him and Galloway Building Services more than just another inspection company. Your home or commercial building inspection should be educational not merely a list. Our inspectors love to talk with you about what your home or commercial building is in need of and how to improve its overall stability.
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