Are You Selling Your Home?

Are you about to sell your home, but don’t really know the best way to do it?  Selling a home can seem like a daunting task.  You might ask yourself: What is the first thing I should do when I decide to sell my home?  How can I ensure I get the most money for my...

Masonry checklist

If we have new construction done on our home and it involves any masonry, there are certain basic steps to follow to ensure the work done by the contractor doesn’t have any problems down the road. We as inspectors have to know these steps to identify any issues...

Bats, could they be living in your home?

No one enjoys the thought of these little creatures living in our attics, however since bats can be found in most inhabited places all over the world, we should expect to encounter them at some point. What are some of the ways we can identify if we have bats in our...

Carpenter ants or termites?

One of the most damaging threats that could exist for your home, especially structurally, are pests and insects. Some insects work silently however, and escape your notice until they’ve already caused a lot of damage to the structure of your home. The most...

Aluminum Wiring….. Know the dangers

If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about? Here are a few factors to consider; Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses which...