These common home inspection issues can’t elude an inspector’s eye

Your home inspector’s trained eye will catch things the rest of us miss. Have you ever experienced being so familiar with something that you start to overlook it? That happens to a lot of homeowners. They overlook things that should not be neglected. This can be...

Do you need a home inspection with new construction?

Don’t assume that new construction doesn’t need to be inspected. “Do I need a home inspection on new construction?” This is a question that home inspectors often hear. When considering whether to shell out the expense of hiring an inspector for new...

Serious home inspection issues could impact closings

In the current hot market, sellers may be less willing to negotiate who pays for fixes Everyone knows that you need to get a thorough, professional home inspection before purchasing a home. Sometimes it’s all smooth sailing, but there are times when inspectors zero in...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 2

Graphic by Spectora A common question that customers ask home inspectors is, “What is included in a home inspection?” Home inspections are essential to the process of buying and selling homes. Financing may hinge upon the findings and subsequent remediation...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 1

Graphic by Spectora A common question that customers ask home inspectors is, “What is included in a home inspection?” Home inspections are essential to the process of buying and selling homes. Financing may hinge upon the findings and subsequent remediation of issues...

Funny, strange, and dangerous things that pop up during home inspections

Maybe a child outgrew Thomas the Train, or maybe he just wanted to heat things up. Either way, this is a strange thing to find in a home’s heating vent. Every job has its quirks, but sometimes there’s nothing quirkier than the life of a home inspector. You...