Dec 9, 2022 | Home Inspection Services, Home Maintenance
As Winter is upon us here in Maryland and people are ‘firing’ up their wood stoves and fireplaces, it is extremely important to note that fireplaces and chimneys require regular maintenance. The ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality can lead to disastrous results....
Oct 31, 2022 | Home Inspection Services, Pre-Sale Inspections
Pre-Listing Inspections Should Sellers Have an Inspection Before Listing for Sale? Over the past two years and with this crazy real estate market, the idea of having a seller’s home inspected prior to listing has met with mixed reviews. Many homeowners will ask their...
Oct 3, 2022 | Home Inspection Services
Can I do my own home inspection? The short answer is yes. However, while you may think you are saving money by not having your home inspected by a professional, consider the following. Training: Extensive training on numerous house systems combined with the experience...
May 3, 2022 | Home Inspection Services
From the perspective of the home inspector, there are no mandatory repairs. It is a common misperception that home inspectors have the authority of a governmental agency behind them, but this is not the case. We are just there to provide our opinion about the...
Apr 29, 2022 | Home Inspection Services
The hot seller’s market has caused many buyers to waive inspections when making competitive offers. Bidding wars are commonplace, and so are home inspection contingency waivers. According to Redfin, the percentage of homebuyers waiving the inspection nearly...
Sep 24, 2020 | Home Inspection Services, Uncategorized
it’s important to know how to detect a gas leak. With more than 50 million homes in the U.S. using natural gas or liquid propane (LP) to power furnaces, stoves, ovens, water heaters, gas grills and other appliances, there are bound to be concerns over the safety...