DIY projects—like re-staining furniture, building a bookshelf, or painting a wall—can be fun for the ambitious homeowners looking to save some cash. But when it comes to a home inspection, is that something you should try doing yourself? As a home inspection company, you can probably guess what our answer is going to be. But we’re going to tackle the question anyways! Let’s discuss whether a home buyer can and should perform their own home inspection.
[Read more…]Home Insulation: What an Inspector Looks For
Most New Englanders are familiar with insulation and its crucial role in a household’s climate. Put plainly, insulation is the stuff that helps keep our home environment cool in the summer and warm in the winter. But there’s much more to it than that. And since it’s such an essential element of a house, it is indeed something inspectors examine during a standard home inspection. So, let’s go over the ins and outs of home insulation and what an inspector looks for.
[Read more…]How Often Do I Need to Get My Septic Tank Pumped?
For many homeowners with septic tanks, it’s often something that’s “out of sight, out of mind.” But like many other things found in your house and on your property, a septic tank requires regular care and maintenance to keep it functioning properly. If not, you run the risk of health and safety hazards, raw sewage backup in your home, and very costly repairs. So, how often do you need to get a septic tank pumped? Let’s explore that question.
[Read more…]Issues That Must Be Fixed Before You Move in

Moving into your new home is so exciting, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Once you meet with a home inspector, you will likely be presented with a list of problems and fixes that need to be made right away. Read over some of these home improvements that need to be made to ensure there aren’t any issues down the road.
[Read more…]Top 5 Things to Look for in a Great Home Inspector
Working with a home inspector is a critical part of owning (or looking to own) a house. From buying to selling, home inspections can save you thousands of dollars and help avoid health hazards. So, it’s important that you pick the right home inspector that can not only find issues, they can also help you solve them. Below are our top five things to look for that separate the great home inspectors from the good. [Read more…]
Why You Need a Home Inspector
Purchasing a house is one of the biggest steps in your life. Once you’ve started to angle in on a home, you’re going to feel an intense amount of pressure to close from the real estate agents and the seller. Shouldn’t you have someone looking out for your interests? A home inspector is there to make sure the home you are being sold is the home you’re getting. Getting a home inspection is so much more than just another step of buying a home: it can be the pivotal one between a great home and a horrible one. [Read more…]