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D Maddox

Nov 2, 20212 min read

Condo 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...

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D Maddox

Oct 19, 20212 min read

Skip 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...

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D Maddox

Apr 27, 20213 min read

Asbestos in your Home

Asbestos. Sounds dangerous, doesn't it? The truth is that there is a particularly good chance we have all been exposed to asbestos at...

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D Maddox

Feb 3, 20212 min read

Drain 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...

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D Maddox

Jan 31, 20212 min read

Insulate 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...

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D Maddox

Jan 28, 20212 min read

Snow 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...

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D Maddox

Jan 27, 20212 min read

Washing Machine Hoses - They're a Bust

You 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...

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D Maddox

Oct 9, 20191 min read

Average Costs of Repairs

Data can be hard to come by when planning your next project, especially when trying to budget for them. This chart from Home Advisor...

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D Maddox

Aug 5, 201917 min read

InterNACHI Standards of Practice

1. Definitions and Scope 1.1. A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property...

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What components are included in an inspection?

D Maddox

Jun 18, 20191 min read

What 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...

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