As Seniors prepare for their “golden years,” many consider staying in their own homes

by | Jul 9, 2024 | Aging in Place, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks

Walk-in tubs are available for seniors choosing to age in place.American Standard tub photo by Lowe’s “They” say that one of the few absolutes in life is aging. Nobody really wants to do it, but everyone does it, regardless. Another absolute is that aging...

Potential home inspection deal-breakers

by | Jun 7, 2024 | Asbestos, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basements, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof repair, Asheville sellers' market, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville

Finding asbestos in a home can be a serious deal-breaker. People often ask if a home inspection can kill a real estate deal? The simple answer would be no. An inspection of itself is not the reason deals are called off. However, there are times when the inspector...

What to do when your home tests high for radon gas

by | May 9, 2024 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville new construction, Asheville Radon Inspection, Asheville Radon Testing, Basement Safety, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

Your well water can be a source of radon in Western North Carolina. People often ask, “What is radon, and do I need to be concerned about it?”  Let’s address this as two questions. First, radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the natural...

Do you need a home inspection for new construction?

by | Apr 9, 2024 | Asheville new construction, Asheville new construction inspection, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Buying new construction Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, New construction inspection Asheville

Always get an inspection on new construction to avoid costly repairs later. Do you need a home inspection for new construction? This question comes up fairly often. The simple answer is yes. Just because a home is shiny and new doesn’t mean everything is ship-shape....

Don’t wait until buying or selling; Get your home inspected before beginning upkeep or maintenance

by | Mar 9, 2024 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold damage, Asheville real estate, Asheville septic system inspection, Asheville septic tank inspection, Asheville septic tank inspector, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Uncategorized

Start your next home maintenance project with a professional inspection. Here’s a novel idea: You’re not buying or selling a house, but you need a home inspection? You heard correctly. Now you’re probably wondering why you need an Asheville home inspection if you’re...