We are still operating during the “social distancing” that has been required to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Homes are c...

Older homes a great. They just don’t build them like they used to, right? The problem is sometimes there is a good reason we don’t that...

Many homes in the mid to late 1960s were constructed using aluminum branch wiring. Sharp price increases in copper sent many contractors...

The most common defect we see is improper or inadequate caulking. Caulking is needed for both the exterior and interior of the home. On...

We never pick sides. Technically we work for whoever hires us but that does not influence our inspection. We have no interest in the pote...

Cabinets must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Improperly installed cabinets can expose occupants to a great de...

You found issues during the inspection that the seller did not disclose. Is the seller being underhanded? In 99.99% of cases no, not at ...

Moisture intrusion is probably the single most destructive force a house faces. It often has secondary and tertiary effects as well. Co...

We recommend that you have a licensed chimney contractor service your active fireplace(s) annually. When you burn wood or fossil fuels, ...

There are times where you cannot find the words to describe the insane things you come across in this business. This is one of those mom...

Sounds more like a punch line than an electrical system right? Knob-and-tube wiring (sometimes abbreviated K&T) is an early standardized ...

Asbestos has been linked to asbestosis and mesothelioma, lung diseases caused by breathing asbestos fibers. Asbestosis irritates and scar...

Sump pumps are self-activating electrical pumps that protect homes from moisture intrusion. They are usually installed below the basement...

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining. As water backs up behind the dam, ...

More than 2 million decks are built and replaced each year in North America. InterNACHI estimates that of the 45 million existing decks,...