by peteryoung | Oct 5, 2022 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Metal roofs are durable and attractive, with many color choices.Photo by Hank Eder If you’re in need of roof replacement, you may be asking yourself, “Should I install asphalt shingles again, or should I get a metal roof?” Perhaps you’ve already asked your roofer for...
by peteryoung | May 4, 2022 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold control, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville, Uncategorized
It may look like mold, but it’s probably a blue-green algae species called Gloeocapsa Magma. Does your asphalt shingle roof have black streaks, especially on the side facing north? This is very common in humid areas of the country. Often mistaken for mold or...
by peteryoung | Mar 28, 2021 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Asheville sellers' market, Asheville termites, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Protection from water damage, Termites in Asheville
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...
by peteryoung | Apr 21, 2020 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Uncategorized
Winter is the time to be prepared for harsh weather. Photo by Hank Eder on Redbubble This final installment of our four-part series takes us into the cold depths of winter. Winter is the time to snuggle in and make sure your home is prepared for harsh...
by peteryoung | Oct 22, 2019 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville
Home inspection myths can keep you “in the dark.” Everyone buying a home knows they need to get a home inspection before signing or sealing any deal to buy the property, right? Okay, almost everyone. But what do most people really know about home...
by peteryoung | Jun 24, 2019 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Nothing puts the brakes on a home sale like a roof that’s neglected or dilapidated. (Ominous music plays…) “Your roof is old and failing and will need replacement soon.” These words can be a real bone of contention between buyers and...