by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most common issues we note during home inspections is with dryer ducts. For what appears to be a simple system, there are some very important intricacies that have to be followed to make sure they are safe. Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet...
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...
