Sep 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Get independent phase inspections done before you close: pre-pour (foundation), pre-drywall (framing), and a final pre-closing walkthrough. Add an 11-month warranty check after move-in if your builder’s warranty allows it. Municipal permits confirm code compliance,...
Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
A maintenance inspection checklist is a professional inspector’s system for checking a property’s roof, exterior, foundation, structure, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, attic, and interior for safety hazards and deferred repairs. It follows the same InterNACHI Standards...
Sep 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most asphalt shingle roofs hold up for a few decades, standing-seam metal often lasts several decades longer, and slate or clay tile can outlast the house by many decades. These ranges vary with climate, installation quality, ventilation, and maintenance. Climate,...
Sep 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Any visible mold in a crawl space points to a moisture problem, and that problem rarely fixes itself. Small, isolated patches under 10 square feet can often be cleaned by an informed homeowner, but the EPA draws the line there for a reason. Note any musty odor,...
Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Circular dark spots on your shingles, dented gutters or AC fins, and piles of granules in your downspouts are the clearest roof hail damage signs. If you spot any of them, don’t climb up for a closer look. Photograph what you can see from the ground, note the date,...
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