by peteryoung | Dec 7, 2024 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville mold damage, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage, Selling your home Asheville
Know how to spot water damage before signing for a home purchase. Considering the recent catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, it’s likely that a significant number of homes for sale in the area have suffered water damage. Water damage...
by peteryoung | Aug 2, 2023 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home safety while away, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold control, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville real estate, Asheville water damage, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage
When no one’s around to call 911, a fire can gulp down your house for lunch! Vacation time is here! You’re so eager to hit the road that you’re not thinking about misfortunes that could strike your house when you’re gone. Our purpose is not to spoil your...
by peteryoung | Mar 8, 2023 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville new construction, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying new construction Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Protection from water damage, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Kickout flashings are rarely installed.Photo by American Flashings Ever heard of kickout flashing? We would not be surprised if the term is unfamiliar. It’s time to learn about it. Kickout flashing costs very little, but it may end up saving you thousands of...
by peteryoung | Jun 29, 2022 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville real estate, Asheville septic system inspection, Asheville septic tank inspection, Asheville septic tank inspector, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage, Septic tank maintenance tips
Heavy rains can spell trouble for homeowners with septic tanks on their property. Summer rains have arrived here in the mountains. While they can bring slightly cooler temperatures and more vibrant greenery, heavy rains can spell trouble for homeowners with septic...
by peteryoung | May 30, 2022 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basements, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold damage, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage
You won’t see mold inside of a wall, but be alert for musty odors. In our homes we rely on water in so many ways, such as baths and showers, dishwashers, washing machines, watering our lawns and plants, and more. Putting it simply, water is your friend. Until it...
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...