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What Does a Termite Report Entail?

May 28, 2021 by Homeinex Admin

A close-up image of a termite on a piece of wood, used to portray what a termite report entails.

Despite their size, termites can cause heaps of serious and lasting damage to your home. If left to their own devices, they can threaten the structural integrity of an entire building within just a few years. That’s why it’s so crucial to catch an infestation as soon as possible. At Homeinex Corporation, we offer a termite report in conjunction or independent of our typical home inspection services. To ensure you receive the help you’re after, let’s review what a termite report entails.

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How Home Inspections Influence House Prices

April 29, 2021 by Homeinex Admin

Two people at a desk discussing a housing contract with blueprints of the house shown on the monitor of a laptop in the background, meant to signify how home inspection influence house prices.

As a homebuyer, you want your new home to be perfect, but that’s commonly not the case. If your home inspector brings concerns to your attention or identifies components or utilities that need repair or replacement, then these are issues you should bring to the negotiation table. While a home inspector’s purpose is not to offer real estate advice, it’s helpful to buyers to know how the results of home inspections influence house prices.

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What Do Home Inspectors Look for in a Deck?

March 19, 2021 by Homeinex Admin

A dark-brown stained deck with white railings protruding from a beige house atop green grass.

In temperate weather, the deck is often the focal point of your family’s entertainment, from cookouts to leisure. However, it often doesn’t receive the tender loving care of the rest of the home, despite its constant exposure to the elements. This oftentimes leads to extremely dangerous structural defects. If you’re interested in buying or selling a home with a deck, it helps to become familiar with what home inspectors look for in a deck.

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Common Hazards in Homes Built in the 1970s

February 23, 2021 by Homeinex Admin

A 1970s vintage retro kitchen with an outdated oven, green cabinets, and orange wall tiles.

Living in New England, it’s not all too uncommon to encounter a prospective home built in the 1970s or earlier. It can be exciting for some home buyers to find a home with decades of history within its walls. However, since the building codes of 50 years ago and the construction materials used differ so much from those of today, you can run into a lot of issues. Let’s take a look at a few of the common hazards in homes built in the 1970s.

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Common Problems Found in Attics and Crawlspaces

January 25, 2021 by Homeinex Admin

The attic and crawlspaces of a home oftentimes are not a priority for a prospective buyer. They’re mostly concerned with the condition of high-traffic living spaces and the functionality of the utilities of a home. However, the less occupied areas of a home can surprisingly be most telling of its structural integrity, energy efficiency, and air quality. To stress the importance of inspecting these often-unused spaces, let’s take a look at some common problems found in attics and crawlspaces.

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How High Water Pressure Can Cost You Financially

December 29, 2020 by Homeinex Admin

A hand holding a glass under a faucet that is running at a high water pressure.

There are few things more frustrating than trying to shower or wash your car with low water pressure, but the inverse – high water pressure – isn’t as much of a luxury as it may seem. High water pressure can put stress on your wallet and your home, and when you’re in search of a new home, having a home inspector experienced in measuring water pressure can be incredibly valuable. Let’s discuss some of the ways high water pressure can cost you and how to identify the signs.

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Electrical Problems Commonly Found During Inspections

November 23, 2020 by Homeinex Admin

A woman's hand touching a switch in a fuse box.

A home inspection is meant to discover whether a home is up to code, is safe for the prospective buyer, and doesn’t have any expensive maintenance issues. While there may be some issues that are apparent to the buyer, electrical issues can be very difficult to diagnose via the untrained eye. To ensure you’re protected from hazardous situations, it’s important to become aware of electrical problems commonly found during inspections.

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What’s Involved with a Plumbing Inspection?

October 23, 2020 by Homeinex Admin

If you’re buying an old home, you’re likely assuming that the utilities are a top priority for home inspectors. There’s a good chance that the electrical and plumbing are outdated. Upon completion of the home inspection, you’re probably assured that your kitchen ceiling won’t come crashing to the floor as a result of leaking or damaged plumbing, but that’s not entirely true. The truth of the matter is, what’s involved with a plumbing inspection is not necessarily what you’d expect.

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What Happens if A Home Inspector Finds Asbestos?

September 28, 2020 by Homeinex Admin

A close-up on a hand wearing a blue glove holding chrysotile asbestos and a pair of tweezers.

We’re all aware that asbestos is hazardous to one’s health. If you haven’t experienced its damaging effects in someone close to you, then you’ve at least witnessed the countless personal injury ads on television. Given the widespread knowledge of this dangerous substance and its liberal use in the past, it’s reasonable to fear that asbestos may be present in an older home. If you’re looking to sell or invest in a new property, you’re likely concerned about what happens if a home inspector finds asbestos.

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The Importance of Inspecting Water Pressure and Flow

August 24, 2020 by Homeinex Admin

Since it’s such a big decision, you want to do everything to ensure your new home is worth the investment. While many shoppers may be most concerned by such things as the foundation, roof, and flooring, there’s an element to a home inspection that doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves: water pressure and flow. In this blog, we’ll explain the importance of inspecting water pressure and flow and why it affects more than just your morning showers.

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