Nightmare Contractors! Look for the RED FLAGS

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Nightmare Contractors! Look for the RED FLAGS


On Friday I was called out to do a preliminary inspection for a home owner that had a pipe burst in her second level bathroom and water had been running in the home for a couple days before it was detected. I went ahead and set the appointment for Saturday at 10:00 AM. since she … Continue reading →

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Technology is Key in Home Inspection


3D Home Inspection Software Gone are the days of hand written reports and the image of a guy with a ladder and screwdriver. If we want to succeed in this business we have to be the leaders and adopt the technologies to keep us productive and competitive. In today’s market things move fast and you … Continue reading →

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“THE FLIP” When its Good From AFar but Far From Good


It Looks Good from Afar but it’s Far From GOOD. “The Flip” As you are out house hunting this season you’ll find yourself driving around or surfing the internet looking at homes. Most of the listing photos will present the home as a charmer or in some sort of attractive fashion. That being said, your … Continue reading →

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Rethinking the …


Rethinking the Gravity Furnace I was on an inspection the other day and came across a Gravity furnace in Clawson Michigan. The home was completely renovated with all new mechanicals including the electrical and plumbing. However the renovator decided not to replace this Gravity Furnace (which was in perfect working condition). Maybe they were running … Continue reading →

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What to expect when looking at buying a foreclosed home


What to Expect When Inspecting a Foreclosed Home Article highlights: Checking utilities for working order Animals, pests and other unwelcome guests Damage due to “foreclosure rage” A home inspector does not prepare or examine differently when going into a foreclosed home, yet there are certain issues that can arise that are unique to these properties. … Continue reading →

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How to get the home you’re selling to PASS the Home Inspection


Advice For Home Sellers How to pass a Home Inspection. Actually, it’s a misconception to think of a home inspection as a “pass” or fail test. Rather, a home inspection is an assessment of the condition of the major accessible elements of the home by a professionally trained inspector. Issues may arise based on a … Continue reading →

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