As you can imagine, after inspecting thousands of homes we’ve seen some pretty head-scratching issues. People often ask me why someone would have done something we see. I routinely say, “As an inspector, I stopped trying to figure out why a long time ago.” Some things will only make sense to the person who did the work.
During a recent inspection we discovered an issue that was rather substantial. The condition surprised the client because the disclosure indicated that it was remedied the previous year. The repair might have been in the $4,000-6,000 price range. While I don’t discuss repair costs with clients, I did note the condition. The agent wisely requested
A while back I was doing an inspection for a first-time home buyer. They were so excited. They’ve been dreaming of buying a home for a long time. They’ve been working with their agent for several months to get to this point. The client and their agent were sitting at the dining room table. I was inspecting
Every home requires maintenance. Things that change subtly over time go unnoticed if you are around them everyday. Unless you specifically look to see issues you will most likely miss them. Every Spring and Fall homeowners should take a look at the home’s exterior for signs of maintenance needs. Here are ten things to watch for in your
