by Mike Patton | Mar 27, 2020 | Home Exteriors, Home Inspection, News
Whether you are narrowing down your list of potential homes to purchase or you have been in your home for years and notice a musty smell, you should prioritize having a mold inspection done. When buying a home, people have the usual home inspection done, but a mold... by Mike Patton | Mar 13, 2020 | Foundation Problems, Home Exteriors, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, News, Safe & Healthy Home
Being able to identify water damage is increasingly important as this will help you avoid mold infestation and costly renovations. If you are in the market to purchase a home, hire a home inspector. The inspector will check for any signs of water damage. Water damage... by Mike Patton | Dec 19, 2019 | A Home Inspectors Role, Home Exteriors
The exterior or shell of the house is exposed to continual climate changes and should be continuously checked and maintained to prevent deterioration. Even newer homes that are only a few years old can suffer the consequences of thinning paint and shrinking caulking.... by Mike Patton | Oct 31, 2019 | A Home Inspectors Role, Hiring a Home Inspector, Home Exteriors, Home Inspection
The “Inspecting the Grounds” portion of the inspection, although not part of the actual house, can still prove to be a major source of information about potential problems. Grades and soil can shift causing water to be drawn toward the house instead of...