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Home inspections are a long process that includes just about every structure inside and outside of your house. Our roofs are at the top of the inspection list, and there are often issues that arise from your roof not functioning properly. Here are a few things that you need to look out for in order to maintain a safe home.
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Home inspections are tailored to all different types of homes and the needs of the owner. From swimming pools to unfished basements, every home is different, and some require specialized inspections. If your home is in Massachusetts and has a septic tank, you’ll need a specialized inspection known as a Title V inspection (also known as a Title 5 Inspection). It’s important to understand how this inspection is different. Learn more about what to expect and what you need to know for a Title V inspection. [Read more…]
If you are considering buying a home with a pool, although having this added feature is fun it also comes with a lot of responsibility. When you go to hire an inspector, it is important to note that you do have a pool that will also be a part of the inspection. It is vital that they are familiar with pumps, filters, and heaters of a pool. Here are a few different aspects of the inspection that your professional inspector will be looking at. [Read more…]
Home inspections have many different parts to them, one part being a pest inspection. Often times we see that pests have entered our home in the winter to seek shelter. This, in turn, leaves sometimes minor to major damages inside our homes. Pests can be anything from insects, termites, rats, or skunks. There are three parts to a pest inspection, outdoor inspection, indoor inspection, and evaluation and recommendations for pest control. Here is what to expect when having a pest inspection conducted in your home. [Read more…]
There are two extra parts of a commercial inspection that differ from home inspections. This includes parking and fire safety. Meaning exits, stairwells, sprinklers, elevators, furnaces, pools, and carpets. Commercial property inspections typically occur during the closing of a sale, just like home inspections. If you are investing in an office building or a movie theater, it is important to ensure your investment is sound from floor to ceiling and free from harmful pollutants. Sellers want to make sure the commercial property inspections are done because prior occupants or patrons of the building may have been affected or caused damages. [Read more…]
Water tests are often conducted during home inspections and should happen at least once a year, but in some cases, you may want to do more. There are many problems you can look for in your water to know when it is time for your next test. If your water smells or tastes different, even if you are not sure, get your water tested. Testing your water is something that should be conducted even if you have your own well or if you get it from a large municipal area.
It’s always best to be prepared. So, even before you pick up the phone to call about a home inspection for your own home or a home you’re interested in buying, it’s good to have questions ready. We have been in the home inspection business for more than twenty-five years, so we can answer any pressing questions you may have. Here are three questions with answers that we hear most frequently. If you’re looking for in-depth coverage, be sure to check out the articles throughout each section for additional data. [Read more…]
Measuring radon levels in a home is key to protecting the health of anyone breathing the air. The fact that radon causes cancer should be the reason to find out if you, or your family, is being exposed to excessive levels of the dangerous gas. It is difficult for people to accept that their home, a place that one looks to for security, is hiding this invisible danger. [Read more…]
Buying a home is a huge investment, so traditionally it’s buyers that hire home inspectors during the home buying process to make sure the building they are buying is structurally sound, without hazardous materials, and any other dangers or hazards that could harm them or reduce the value of the home. As we’ve mentioned in our buyer-side blog, Why You Need a Home Inspector, there’s a lot riding on such a real estate transaction. And just as it’s important for a buyer to know they are getting what they paid for, as a seller it’s important to know your selling price (and your home) is rock solid. [Read more…]
There is a lot of money on the table when it comes to home inspection services, with usually buying or selling a home involved, or after some accident or illness makes you concerned about the state of your home. With the health of a home on the line, it’s still important to both understand how much an inspection costs, as well as when a deal looks too good to be true. A home inspection isn’t something you want to skimp on, as a rushed or amateur inspection can overlook issues that can become thousands of dollars in headaches. [Read more…]