Hi friends, Now that we are into fall its time to get to those last few outdoor projects before its too cold. You want o concentrate on a few things: and damaged wood, loose safety grab rails or stair treads, and crevices that water may enter. The cold weather will bring ice that makes all [...]
Every client gets a pre-inspection agreement sent out in advance. It includes the date, time, fee, and a link to the SOP including limitations. I'd like to discuss some of these and how they affect me, and you. I arrived at an inspection last week, the seller was present. As I was completing the inspection, [...]
Good Afternoon, Today, I'd like to take a moment to discuss attics. We never think of them, but they can, if neglected be a huge source of problems. The two main items of importance are insulation and ventilation. Insulation will keep your attic at an "unconditioned temperature". This the purpose of proper attic environment and [...]
OK, you’ve had me inspect your home. You know the condition. You may have asked the seller to fix items, you may have fixed items yourself. What about the other items on the report that were considered “smaller” items? Those need to be addressed before they become bigger items too. What about conditions that have [...]
Greetings, Recently I've heard advice dispensed by folks, that, although true, isn't really the best idea. So in this edition, I'm going to dispel some myths. Specifically related to ones that start like this, "You can just..." Remember everything in BLUE IS A BAD IDEA!! One of my favorites on roofing, when a roof is [...]
The major problem to fear about your home inspector is that you never know if he is good or not until after you make your decisions on your new home. You may wonder if you'll have these issues... What does all this "experience" add up to? What certification or license should he have? Should he [...]
This is the season for Ice Dams. What is an ice dam, you ask?Is it bad? How do I prevent it? Well, have you ever seen a home, in the winter time with most of the snow melted, except a line of snow/ice along the bottom of the roof? This ice build up can [...]
As you may already know, new rules pertaining to real estate transactions in 2013 drastically alter how buyers react to my inspection findings. Now, as opposed you years past, a buyer can back out of a sale based on the inspection without disclosing any data to the seller. How does this affect real estate? [...]
This week I've come across a disturbing trend. It revolves around one of the most basic safety items in your home, the smoke detector. We all know, basically what they are for. To alert us in case of a fire. We all know we should have operational ones in our homes. We all know they [...]
Are home inspections for your real estate transactions worth it? I say absolutely yes! Some people say, “Well, why spend $300+ on a home inspection when all you guys do is cover your butt with items that are outside your scope?” OK, lets break it down. First, who are all you guys? All [...]
