How Do Inspections Change During Winter

How Do Inspections Change During Winter? Other than your inspector looking like an Eskimo, there are 2 main things that change with an inspection in winter. The first one is the air conditioner. On days that temperatures are below 60°F the air conditioner likely...

The Difference Between Resale and Warranty Inspections

The Difference Between Resale and Warranty Inspections In short the only real difference is the type of issues or deficiencies your inspector will find on a new home versus a resale home. In new homes improper installation and poor materials performance are the most...

Occupied vs Vacant Homes

Occupied vs Vacant Homes As far as the inspection goes, it’s generally better to have a vacant home. This is because the inspector has full access to the home and all of its interior and exterior surfaces. However, vacant homes see more intrusion of insects and...

How Often Should a Fireplace Be Cleaned

How Often Should a Fireplace Be Cleaned? With all the cold weather we’ve been getting many of us are using our fireplaces regularly. So how often should they be cleaned? With normal use, at least once a year is a good rule. Many people do this just after winter...

Benefits of a Report Presentation

Benefits of a Report Presentation Some (but not all) home inspectors take the time after the inspection is complete to either provide a brief summary of the findings or present the entire report to their clients. This practice has some major benefits. First time home...

Things To Never Do To Your Home

Things To Never Do To Your Home By Collin Nowak   The list of things we should do to our homes is virtually endless. Of course regular home maintenance is one of the most important ones you should do. Today we are going to cover some things that you shouldn’t...