Unmasking water damage: A buyer’s guide

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...

Open for business

Peter Young Home Inspections is open for business to take care of all your home inspection needs. If you suspect your home was damaged in the recent hurricane, we are offering limited storm damage inspections, such as: • Roof • Exterior • Basement • Attic • Crawlspace...

How to prepare for weather disasters

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...

Hiring a home inspector? Watch for red and green flags

Be wary of red flags when looking for a home inspector.Photo by Carson Masterson on Unsplash About to purchase a home? Some say your home is the biggest investment most people will make it a lifetime. It’s a given that before taking the plunge, you need to find out...

Our DO NOT DO list for homeowners

Tree trimming or removal and roofing are two jobs most homeowners shouldn’t tackle. Some folks are just natural born “Mr. or Ms. Fixits.” Does this sound like you? Not only do you revel in the afterglow of saving money by doing things yourself, but you also...

Springtime homeowner projects

Spring’s arrival heralds a variety of home maintenance tasks.Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash “Spring has sprung, the grass is riz I wonder where the flowers is” – Anonymous (for obvious reasons) Many people say spring is their favorite season. Is it yours?...