A home inspection is a visual assessment of the structure and components of a home, so a clear view of those areas is crucial for a good home inspection. Unfortunately, for various reasons, they are not always easily viewed, which can be frustrating to a home inspector trying to perform a thorough inspection. The average …
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A home inspection is going to be needed if you have found the home in this area you are considering buying. Why do you need this inspection? One thing that the inspection will do is tell you if the home is worth the asking price. It may sound like a good deal and you may …
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Whether you're buying a house, selling a house or just living in a house you want to make sure that it is in the best possible condition. The reason why is because you want to avoid costly repairs and damages over time and also maintain and also improve its value. In order to make sure …
Spring and fall are good times to inspect your roof and gutters. A routine roof inspection can usually find a problem before it becomes a major repair. Finding a problem early can save you a lot of money. If at all possible, hire a professional roofer to inspect your roof twice a year. Roofs are …
Water should NOT stand on a sloped roof! While performing a one-year warranty inspection at a new home, a home inspector noticing standing water on a sloped roof. It was clear that the roof pitch over this new patio addition was too shallow for the composition shingles that had been installed above it. And there …
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A great deal of people inspect their roofing during the Fall. This is to check that the roof is ready for winter. Different materials wear out in different stages. Depending upon the weather in your area, it may be recommended to do inspections quarterly. For those with reasonable weather, inspections can be done annually. This …
