Industrial Building Inspection: What Gets Checked and Why

Industrial Building Inspection: What Gets Checked and Why

An industrial building inspection is a systematic, mostly visual review of a warehouse, light-manufacturing or distribution building. It covers the roof, structure, slab, electrical, mechanical, fire-protection and site systems, and it ends in a written report that...
Historic Home Inspection: What to Check Before You Buy

Historic Home Inspection: What to Check Before You Buy

A historic home inspection is a standard visual inspection carried out by someone who understands how old houses were built, how they fail, and which of their quirks are harmless. It covers the same major systems as any inspection, but the inspector expects...
PVC vs ABS Drain Pipe: Which Is Better for Your Home?

PVC vs ABS Drain Pipe: Which Is Better for Your Home?

Neither one is better across the board. Both PVC and ABS are approved for residential drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping, and in normal service they perform about the same. The choice comes down to where the pipe runs, what your local code allows, and what your local...
Seller at the Home Inspection: Stay or Go?

Seller at the Home Inspection: Stay or Go?

You can legally be at your home during the buyer’s inspection, but in most sales you should not be. Inspectors and agents generally want the buyer to move through the house freely, ask blunt questions and form their own opinion. Your best contribution is a prepared,...