How to prepare for weather disasters

by | Oct 17, 2024 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville water damage, Basement Safety, Buying a home in Asheville, Disaster Preparedness Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof repair Asheville, Selling your home Asheville

We can take proactive steps to prepare for weather disasters.Photo by Wes Warren on Unsplash A special message from Peter Young Asheville Home Inspector Peter Young Recently, Western North Carolina was struck by a weather disaster of historic proportions. Much of...

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...

What comes after a home inspection?

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Buying, selling “as is?” Home inspection is a must! The housing market goes on day after day, year after year, with an impressive success record. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports only about one in 20 real estate transactions is...

Here’s a checklist for getting a jump on springtime home maintenance chores

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Get a jump on your home maintenance tasks with this handy springtime checklist. Springtime! What’s not to love? Flowers are regaling you with color, birds are singing merrily. And your house needs some seasonal love. Here’s a springtime home maintenance checklist to...

Preparation makes your home inspection smoother and less scary

by | Jan 28, 2022 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Preparing for Asheville home inspection, Selling your home Asheville

Getting ready for a home inspection? Preparation makes the process much easier. You’ve taken the plunge and put your house on the market. Once a buyer puts down a bid, an inspection is sure to follow. It’s about as sure as aging and taxes, as “they” say. Don’t panic!...

Why should I get a seller’s inspection before listing my home for sale?

by | Jul 30, 2021 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville sellers' market, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Selling your home Asheville

A pre-listing inspection reveals the condition of the house, making the buyer more confident.Photo by David Veksler on Unsplash Everybody knows that home buyers need to have a home inspection before inking the line on a contract. Far fewer know that sellers can get...