D MaddoxNov 2, 20212 minCondo 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 minSkip 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 minAsbestos 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 minDrain 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 minInsulate 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 minSnow 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 minWashing 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 minAverage 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 minInterNACHI 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 minWhat 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...