How to Perform a Thorough Home Inspection: EXTERIOR, part 3
What is involved in a thorough home inspection? Continue with us in this post about the EXTERIOR inspection, Part 3. Here we wrap up a discussion of some of the (many) items, components, and systems you should be inspecting during the Exterior portion of a home inspection.
New Construction Fails, part one: Exposed Nails on the Roof
From early building phases, to the pre-drywall walkthrough, to the final walkthrough, new construction is NOT immune to problems / defects / improper building practices. One such problem we see during an inspection is exposed nails all over the (asphalt shingle) roof.
How to Perform a Thorough Home Inspection: EXTERIOR, part 2
What is involved in a thorough home inspection? Continue with us in this post about the EXTERIOR inspection, Part 2. Here we start addressing some of the (many) items, components, and systems you should be inspecting.
Leak Detection: How Infrared Technology Can Help Find Hidden Leaks
Concerned about hidden leaks in your current or future home? We HIGHLY recommend an add-on service to your standard home inspection which we call “Leak Detection”. Here we address some common questions regarding the technology behind this service. At the end we’ll also mention when it may NOT be worth it to include this add-on service.
How to Perform a Thorough Home Inspection: EXTERIOR, part 1
What is involved in a thorough home inspection? A consistent and disciplined process, thorough documentation (via photos!), and a macro approach will all characterize an excellent home inspection.
The Pre-Drywall Inspection: Five Common Major Concerns That Make It A No-Brainer
Discover FIVE major concerns that are not uncommon to find during a pre-drywall inspection. In many cases, the pre-drywall inspection is the ONLY time you will be able to notice these issues. And the pre-drywall inspection is always the BEST time to spot the issue, as addressing and repairing will only get more complicated later on as construction continues.
How to Perform a Thorough Home Inspection: PREPARATION
A great home inspection begins with good preparation. Here are some best practices in preparation that result in greater confidence and thoroughness in the inspections you provide.
Four Reasons to Get a Pre-Drywall Inspection
While it's tempting to think that brand new homes (like brand new cars, or brand new appliances) are unlikely to have any problems, this is unfortunately just not the case!
Why a Home Inspection?
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you have already reasoned that a home inspection is valuable. If so, let us... Read More