Yes, Home Maintenance Inspections are a thing and, assuming you had an inspection when you bought the home, the reports are very similar to a typical “buyer’s inspection”. But are they worth the money? Short answer: Yes, very much. Longer answer: Let’s first define “worth” and “money”… and maybe even “the”. How […]
Does one need to get a sewer scope along with a home inspection? Absolutely, yes! The reasons are many and it is a very easy decision given the implications of a sewer line defect. What Is A Sewer Scope? A sewer scope is a video inspection of the inside of your sewer line, usually […]
A little bit about us: we always try to be accommodating of clients who want to attend their inspection, but things can get complicated when more people attend and an inspector’s liability anxiety meter can ping after we get a heads-up from the Realtor that “The Dad” will be there. We have some tips for […]
Your offer on a gorgeous new home has been accepted and things are moving FAST! The pre-approval letter is in hand, contracts are signed, due diligence and earnest money checks are written, and the inspection is scheduled. As the prospective buyer of this home, you are all in and want to be informed and involved […]
What’s the deal with the “11-Month” inspection? I thought there were 12 months in a year. Or is this just the classic case of “11” being one louder than “10”? Oh, I’m sorry – I didn’t see you there. What Is The 11-Month Warranty Inspection? So the 11-month – or 11th Month – […]
“I need a home inspection to make sure everything is up to code.” This is an example of a common request when someone contacts us for a home inspection in North Carolina. Does a home inspection look for code violations? Well… yes and no. No in the sense that this is not a […]
Chimneys, especially of the masonry variety, are not nearly as popular as they used to be, but if you have an older home, there are things you need to know about proper maintenance, particularly in regards to the flashing around where the chimney comes through the roof. It’s an easy enough fix to reinstall […]
The crawl space. It’s the nether regions of a home that almost everyone wants to ignore. In the southeastern part of the US, they are quite common – especially in older homes – and the standard vented crawl space has been deemed an inferior foundation type. What do you if you have one? […]
At the start of each cooling season, a licensed professional should perform inspection of the Air Conditioning System. However, homeowners can do a lot of this work themselves. Clean the Exterior Condenser Unit & Components That large box on the outside of your home is the condenser unit. It is designed to move warm […]
When selling a home, the pre-listing inspection, or “Seller’s Inspection” is gaining popularity. I would posit that a pre-listing inspection is one of the biggest boons to a seller in any market. The advantages of the seller’s inspection are many and include: Allows you to take time to shop for contractors to make repairs; […]