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Roof Trouble Spots: What Your Inspector Looks for on Five Types of Roofs
Savvy home-shoppers understand the importance of a well-built, properly maintained roof. These are the folks who aren’t shy about asking the tough questions when viewing a house: How old is the roof? Who installed it—a reputable company or your cousin who doesn’t know a shingle from Shinola? When was the last time it was inspected? […]
Getting a Home Inspection? Find a Professional Who Looks at the Small Picture Too—Fasteners
Families in the market for a new home are often very good at looking at the big picture—characteristics of a property that rank high on their wish list. These might include perks like a big backyard, a fully- equipped open design kitchen, an enclosed wraparound porch, two-and-a-half bathrooms, or a finished basement. Big picture items […]
Home Inspection Report: When Home Shopping, There’s More to a Garage Than Just How Big It Is
For many families in the market for a home, a garage large enough to easily hold at least two vehicles and all the extras (lawnmower, patio furniture, maybe a couple of kayaks) is a very big deal. Anyone who has ever been running late for work and had to frantically scrape ice off their car’s […]
How the Right Home Inspector Can Play an Important Role in Maintaining Your Home
One of the often-overlooked benefits of having a home inspection is gaining valuable knowledge that can help a prospective homeowner keep the home in top shape for years to come. In addition to providing a complete visual/operational roof-to-foundation inspection, certified home inspectors, like those at A-Pro Home Inspection, are filled with insights about what it […]
Found the Perfect Home? Make Sure Your Home Inspector Checks the Roof Before You Buy
If you have doubts about the importance of having a home inspection before you make a purchase, we advise you to take a step back and look up at the roof. Then think worst-case scenarios. Try to imagine the structural damage a hidden leak might cause or the foundational issues that can result from a […]
Found the Perfect Home? Don’t Forget to Have a Home Inspector Check its Cooling System
There have been many heroes throughout the course of American history, but ask a homeowner in the midst of a summer heatwave to name the greatest of them all and there can be only one answer: Willis Carrier, the inventor of the first modern air conditioner. Carrier’s creation in 1902 changed the way we live. […]
Looking for a Home in Hot Weather? Don’t Forget to Have a Thorough Inspection of the Heating System
In some regions of the country, it’s popular for families to put their homes on the market in the spring and summer, when the property looks its best and warm breezes welcome in a parade of prospects. It’s no surprise that the busiest selling months for homes are May, June, July, and August, according to […]
Why Home-Shoppers Should Pay Attention to the Ventilation/Insulation Checkup in a Home Inspection
Proper ventilation and sufficient insulation may not top the list of things you’re looking for when checking out a home on the market, but any good home inspector will tell you that both of these elements are vital to the maintenance of the structure, your family’s well-being, and the health of your bank account. Critical […]
Home Inspection Checklist: What Your Inspector Looks for When Checking a Home’s Exterior
As you shop for a new home, it’s easy to be drawn in by a property’s strong curb appeal—perhaps a pristine wraparound porch, an eye-catching bay window, the stunning masonry work of a retaining wall, a row of red azalea bushes and a blooming dogwood tree all saying to the prospect, “Come right in! This […]
Home Inspection Checklist: What Your Inspector Looks for When Checking a Home’s Structure
When shopping for a new home, this adage always applies: The more you know about the property, the better the choices you can make when deciding how much you’re willing to spend and if the home is right for you at all. It’s why you need to hire a certified home inspector to perform a […]