A large portion of the US has been experiencing a heat wave, and hot summers make it a good time to consider the efficiency of not just your cooling system, but also how changes to your heating and electrical usage can make a big impact. Many things can be accomplished through very simple changes, most […]
A Health Checkup for Your House A home maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection, but the inspection is done for the current homeowner rather than a buyer. The annual maintenance inspection is for homeowners to do a thorough maintenance checkup inspection of their home or a rental home. Landlords can use […]
Having a new construction or phase inspections is important when building a new home. Just because a home is newly built does not mean it is complete free from potential problems. Some buyers of new construction think since the city is performing inspections, such as on electrical and plumbing, that they do not need to […]
Traditionally, home inspections don’t happen until after the homebuyer has made an offer. This practice of having a home inspection preformed after a home buyer’s offer is submitted is so standard that most people don’t question it. But having a home inspected before submitting an offer is a fairly frequent practice in San Francisco and […]
While we often discuss the importance of a home inspection, especially when you are buying a new home, it is also important to maintain your home. Routine maintenance can keep your systems running smoothly – and help keep issues from decreasing the value of your home. This is especially helpful when you are ready to […]