Have you been considering a solar system for your home? Solar energy offers considerable advantages over conventional energy systems. While both types of energy systems have both pros and cons, the pros of solar panels definitely outweigh any flaws. One big advantage is seen during a Texas summer – in the potential savings on your […]
Semper Fi Home Inspections serves as your one-stop home inspection shop. We inspect many different types of properties throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Properties We Inspect Houses Condos Duplexes Apartments Manufactured or Mobile Homes Apartment Buildings Commercial Buildings Our standard home inspections include a visual inspection of the foundation, plumbing, electrical, walls, doors and windows, […]
Look what Semper Fi home inspectors can find for our clients with infrared cameras. We scan the electric panel with a thermal camera at every inspection for overheated wiring that could burn wires and breakers. It appears in this picture that one of the main electrical leads going into the electric panel on the top […]
It appears that perhaps a bit of DIY electrical work may have been going on at this home we recently inspected. This DIY handyman hard-wired a cord right into the power supply to make their own “instant extension cord”. By the way, this is NOT something that you want to see at a home inspection! […]
Some of our best tips for Fall include a quick inspection of your own home and use our “Remove – Repair – Replace” motto: Remove Overhanging tree limbs – check your bushes, shrubs and trees that are close to your house, and remove limbs that overhang or touch the house, and remove dead or diseased […]
The electrical service panel is the piece that controls a large portion of your home as it contains the circuit breakers for every electrical outlet and item in your entire home. The electrical panel will be one of the items that your professional home inspector will review during our home inspection. It can also pose […]
It’s fairly common for a home seller to undertake repairs on their property, either before listing it, or if some issues are found during a home inspection. Then there are some homes for sale that are listed “as is”. This is when the seller perhaps doesn’t have the time or the money to invest in […]
Some of the most common things seen on home inspections are also often some of the easiest to fix as either the buyer or seller, if you choose. Foundation flaws—cracks in foundation, sloping floors, sticking doors or windows. These can often easily be cured with silicon caulk or waterproof coating. Poor general upkeep such as […]
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 or fire hazard and should be immediately fixed, either through […]
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 to another in your house, and sometimes this will […]