Inspection reports usually begin with an information section that gives general information about the home, such as the name of the client, the area covered and the year of construction There is often other information outside the main body of the report, or at the beginning or end, which are the responsibilities, and sometimes includes […]

In the early years of the home inspection industry, inspection reports were just a simple checklist and a couple of descriptive report sheets. The checklists are just this, very little is actually written. The report consists of a series of lockers with short descriptions on the side. Descriptions are often abbreviated, two or three words, […]

An inspector will check the entire exterior of the home, including the chimney, the condition of the roof surface, the switches, the channels and the sinks. Check the exterior threshold, foundation and leveling of the lot, to make sure it is away from the house. The inspector will then enter the basement and see the […]

To avoid getting into trouble with the municipality and acquiring not only the house, but also a violation of the building regulations of the county where the property is located, it is recommended to investigate if there were any additions to the house and if the necessary permits were obtained. When an inspection company is […]

The technical inspection of a dwelling generally consists of carrying out a complete examination of the property in order to determine the state of all its elements: the mechanical systems, the general disposition of the building and the aesthetic-environmental conditions. It is a useful information if you want to buy a home, but also if […]

You should know what the inspector should do when he reviews the interior and exterior of a house: Plumbing: While inspecting, piping materials, faulty connections, water pumps, and water heaters are some of the issues the inspectors will review. Defects in plumbing are some of the main problems that buyers or sellers will face when […]

When considering a property for purchase it is very important to subject it to certain inspections to ensure that it is in good condition and that the sale value corresponds to the real state of the property. Inspections may not be mandatory if the house is purchased in cash, but they are highly recommended. When […]

Insulation If you want the best energy cost and the comfort of the occupants of a place, the insulation for the structure is an important factor to take into account. The “R” value used when talking about insulation means resistance to thermal energy flow through a material at 70 degrees F; The greater the value […]