Jun 11, 2025 | Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Video Tips
Here’s something we’re seeing more often on site: exhaust vents that look fine on the surface but are missing key details when installed through EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems). Why does it matter? When warm, moist air vents out through a poorly finished...
May 13, 2025 | Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Video Tips
That “new home smell” might be fresh, but what’s hiding above your ceiling could cost you. One issue we often catch on new builds? Large roof penetrations that aren’t adequately sealed, like vents, exhausts, or plumbing stacks with gaping holes around them. Why is...
May 13, 2025 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Video Tips
“The garage passed city inspection — it must be solid!” Not necessarily. We’ve inspected garages that were city-approved but still had serious issues: 🔸 Improper framing 🔸 Gaping along the bottom plate 🔸 Missing sheathing 🔸 Poor drainage and electrical hazards City...
Apr 28, 2025 | Community, Home Inspection, Homebuyers
So, you’re buying a brand-new home! Congratulations! That fresh paint smell, the untouched appliances – it’s an exciting time. Many homebuyers assume that because everything is new, it must be perfect. After all, it just went through the builder’s...
Feb 28, 2025 | Home Inspection, Homebuyers, Homeowners
If you’re buying or selling a home, a home inspection is one of the most important steps in the process. It gives you a clearer picture of the property’s condition and can help prevent unpleasant surprises in the future. While no house is perfect, some...
Jan 29, 2025 | Blog Tips, Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Home Inspection, Homeowners
As a home inspector, I’ve seen it time and time again—small signs of excess humidity turning into big, costly problems. With the recent mild weather, have you noticed condensation on your windows? That’s not just a minor inconvenience—it’s a warning sign that humidity...
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