by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Nick Gromicko and Mike Marlow Here in Texas, every time we get a hail storm through the area, the shady contractors show up offering to replace your roof. Additionally, contractors don’t have to be licensed except in the larger cities, so anyone can call...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
So, you want to buy a house cheap, and you look to the foreclosure market. Considering the over-abundance of these properties and just how little many of them are going for, it’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon and buy up. And it may pay off as a long-term...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
While the terms “modular home” and “manufactured home” refer to two very different things, they are sometimes used interchangeably. Perhaps some of this confusion stems from the fact that modular homes are, in fact, manufactured (“manufactured” might be an unfortunate...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent-smelling chemical widely used in industries that manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Thus, it may be present in substantial concentrations in indoor environments. Where indoors may formaldehyde be...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a visual examination of the home’s major structure, systems, and components that are visible and safely accessible. The inspector should substantially adhere to a standard of practice that outlines what should be...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a home inspector, I see this issue all the time. When we get a call for an inspection of a new construction home, one of the questions we ask is if the buyer has an agent. Looking back, it seems about half of the buyers we work with do have an agent. Our...
