Some of the most common issues found during an inspection have to do with the electrical system and wiring. Not all of these issues would necessarily be a deal-breaker or in some cases need immediate fix. On the other hand, some can be a safety...
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Semper Fi Home Inspections is your one-stop home inspection service. We provide a whole array of home inspection services throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Home Inspections Buyer Home Inspections Seller and Listing Home Inspections New...
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Today’s smart homes come with additional considerations when having a home inspection. What do you love most about the smart features in your home? In addition to assessing the traditional systems of a home, a smart home system adds another...
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Spring storms often bring the problem of electricity going out – either for a few minutes or for a few hours. The best thing you can do is be prepared. Invest in emergency lighting. Most likely you are going to need to move from one place...
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One of the handiest appliances in the kitchen is also one of the smallest: the garbage disposal. They can also be the one with the most issues – although you won’t have as many problems if you know what to do – and what not to...
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We recently had a homebuyer who was looking to buy a recently flipped house come to us with the question of if they still need a home inspection, considering that the house just underwent a renovation. Our answer was absolutely. We always...
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It never fails to happen: Mother Nature lulls us into a false sense of security with warmer weather, and then another hard freeze (32F or below) sneaks in. And it’s times like these that we forget to take those last protective measures to...
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A question we often receive is whether a house will pass or fail an inspection. A home inspection report is more like a snapshot of the functioning of a home, rather than a pass or fail grade. Unlike a vehicle inspection – where a car can...
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No, a home inspection is not the same as a code compliance inspection. Every city has its individual building codes that outline specifically how a home should be designed and built to the city’s minimum standards. Those minimum standards...
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Fact or Myth: If I Have an Appraisal, I Don’t Need an Inspection MYTH Home inspections and home appraisals are NOT the same. A comprehensive appraisal may seem at first glance to cover all of the items in a home inspection, but the function...
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Spring House Preparation Checklist One of the best things you can do to prepare your home for Spring is to have a licensed home inspector perform an annual maintenance inspection. These are affordable for your budget, and are a great way to find...
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Most central heating systems need to be replaced after 15 to 20 years. There are steps you can take to keep them in the best shape, and indications of possible issues that you should be aware of. Change your furnace filter regularly During...
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