1. What do you check during a home inspection? If you’ve never purchased a home, or it’s been a while, you may not fully understand what a home inspector checks. Going into the home inspection with a good understanding of what is...
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It’s not just a Fall day off work. Today we honor the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. Semper Fi Home Inspections has appointments...
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All home inspection reports list potential issues. It’s just something that can’t be avoided – over years of use, anything will start to experience wear and tear, and a house is no exception. As a home buyer, or a real...
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A home inspection report will cover most areas of a house. The easiest way to read your home inspection report is to prioritize by reading the areas first that relate to health and safety, or major structural or mechanical systems of the...
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Foundation cracks are one of the issues in a house that should not be ignored. Can watering your foundation help? How do you know when a foundation crack may be cause for alarm? One easy way is to walk around the foundation with a pencil...
Read moreDanny Smith is a retired Marine, and while serving he learned the importance of being thorough in the Marine Corps. He was a C130 jet engine mechanic, which requires being very thorough. He was also on US Embassy security duty...
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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...
Read moreA 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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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A roof inspection is one of the prime parts of a full home inspection. One of our professional home inspectors saw this on a roof he was inspecting. An arrow was shot into the roof of the home. One of two things happened here. The archer missed...
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