Category: Home Inspections

As a full time home inspector I have come across quite a number of less then desirable situations as I inspect house after house. No home is perfect, none I have inspected yet anyways. But I would much prefer that they at least be half way sanitary. It was quite rare a few years ago […]

A home inspection is usually done by a certified home inspector. An inspection should extend beyond the visual to the operational and an inspector should look at the house in depth to be able to identify what is wrong with it and what can go wrong with it. Make sure that your home inspection includes, […]

Radon is a deadly gas and the more we find out about it….the more dangerous it really is. Right now the D.E.P has Radon as the 2nd leading cause for lung cancer in the United States. Before you know it health insurance companies are going to require you have your home tested for Radon before […]

Water damage from storms and floods often appears very minor upon first glance, but can quickly escalate into needless, extensive damage to not only property but also your health. When water travels over the ground and enters the home, rising higher than floors, it is considered Category 3 damage – the highest level of contamination, […]

Well, the inspector is subject to laws regarding home inspection and should have the proper certifications and/or licenses through the state. But what purpose does a home inspection serve? The home inspection is a visual assessment of the condition of a house. Inspections are frequently performed when an individual is going to buy a home, […]

A home inspection is very important if you are on the verge of purchasing a property as a form of an investment and you are trying to appraise your home. There are some instances wherein before a property will be made available for sale, there is a need to conduct a specialized home inspection to […]

Having your home inspected for your security needs can help protect your family and possessions from possible harm. It can also give you the peace of mind that comes from have a secure home. Most everybody can benefit from a home security inspection. Inspections of your home should be relatively inexpensive and shouldn’t take up […]

During the home inspections that I perform in Ohio I often will come across a home that has a wood stove. I have a wood stove at my home and I love the heat that they can produce. There are safety issues that need to be looked at when installing one or when I am […]

Home inspection – means a comprehensive examination of the structural and mechanical systems of a property starting from the foundation up to the roof. If you want to purchase a house, it is essential to perceive directly that the structure is good. It consists of cautious examinations of basement, walls, ceilings, attic, doors, heating, cooling, […]