As home inspectors, we take our jobs very seriously.  When you put your future home in our hands, we want to make sure you know all there is to know about it.  With that in mind, perhaps your wondering if a new construction house requires...

As home inspectors, we inspect a variety of types of exterior cladding.  One, very popular form of cladding is vinyl siding.  Whether you are thinking about remodeling your home or purchasing a home with vinyl siding, its beneficial to know...

Every homeowner should periodically think about safety within their homes so, the title of this blog asks the question: how safe are your automatic garage doors?  Why is this a good question to consider? Because these doors are the heaviest...

To put it simply, a property report provides information about a particular property.  Why is this important? If you are having a home built, you will want to know as much information as possible about the development you are building on and...

With so many options when it comes to purchasing a home, you may feel you don’t know where to start.  Perhaps you’re wondering if a fixer upper is a good option, or whether it would be easier to go for somewhere that is move in ready.  What...

If you are selling your home and are about to have a home inspection done, you may be wondering what you can do to prepare for it so that it can be as thorough and efficient as possible.  Here are a few ways you can help to make the home inspection a successful one:...

Is purchasing a property listed “as is” a wise choice?  Before we answer that, its good to look at a couple of the reasons many sellers decide to sell their home this way.  Very often, they don’t want to go through the hassle of fixing it up just to sell or they many...

Condensation can occur in many areas of the home.  It is particularly likely to occur in older homes that do not have a vapor barrier, or sealers in the concrete.  This can then force moisture up from the ground through the foundation.  Condensation can become...

Are you on the verge of purchasing a new home?  It can be a stressful process, especially if you are a first-time buyer.  There may be many aspects to a home you were not even aware of.  For example, before you started looking for a new home, were you aware of how...

Safety is always a priority when it comes to our homes, and while we should take all the precautions we can, at times accidents happen.  What happens, then, if there is a fire in your home?  Even if it is put out relatively quickly, what kinds of damage could we...