Major Red Flag We are always on the lookout for a wet basement floor or wall. This issues aways requires further investigation after the initial inspection. What’s the Cause? Wet basements have multiple causes. The majority of them are likely going to be expensive to fix. Here are some of the most common failure modes. …
A home inspection is a sampling procedure and will not capture all the issues. As home inspectors we do our best to identify issues. The work is done by checking a representative sample of items. For example, bedroom windows are checked for proper operation because that is a life-safety issue (for emergency egress); however, not …
Now What? You know that there is value in a home inspection. But what is the inspection report’s influence on the offer and how best should it be applied? This post provides answers to these important questions. Market Conditions Market conditions are such that buyers may be pressured to not consider using the inspection report …