D MaddoxNov 2, 20212 min readCondo Inspections?If you are ready to start looking at a condo, chances are you'll place a conditional offer to the seller. One condition you should not...
D MaddoxOct 19, 20212 min readSkip That Inspection?As I am writing this, the current market has gone crazy for the seller, which leaves buyers scrambling in this highly competitive market...
D MaddoxApr 27, 20213 min readAsbestos in your HomeAsbestos. Sounds dangerous, doesn't it? The truth is that there is a particularly good chance we have all been exposed to asbestos at...
D MaddoxFeb 3, 20212 min readDrain that Dishwasher!Do home inspectors check out and test appliances? Short answer is yes; the long answer is, yes with limitations. I will save that for...
D MaddoxJan 31, 20212 min readInsulate that Hatch!Every so often I'll check the weather stripping around my exterior doors, just to make sure they are still doing what they need to be...
D MaddoxJan 28, 20212 min readSnow Day?A recent snowfall brought to mind some issues we have as inspectors when it comes to inspecting a property. As an inspector, we do follow...
D MaddoxJan 27, 20212 min readWashing Machine Hoses - They're a BustYou can't remember the last time since your last vacation. The reservations were made for a full week away, the car is loaded up, the...
D MaddoxOct 9, 20191 min readAverage Costs of RepairsData can be hard to come by when planning your next project, especially when trying to budget for them. This chart from Home Advisor...
D MaddoxAug 5, 201917 min readInterNACHI Standards of Practice1. Definitions and Scope 1.1. A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property...
D MaddoxJun 18, 20191 min readWhat components are included in an inspection?You will appreciate the detailed inspection report following your home inspection. Your house will be thoroughly inspected from top to...