No single home inspection is going to cover everything in your home. There are a certain set of requirements to what a basic home inspection entails, and inspections for some specific items related to your home may require a specialist. First, it’s important to understand that some very common areas of a home are not […]
Radiant floor heating seems to be gaining popularity every year, not just in new construction but also in remodels. Radiant systems are usually supplementary to the home’s main heating system. In milder climates, however, they could suffice as the primary heat source. Installed under flooring, such as tile or wood, they warm the floor and […]
As the real estate agent representing the home buyer or seller, there are specific things you can do to prepare for the home inspection that will help your client have a smooth experience. Listing Preparation – As a listing agent, you can provide a list of repairs that must or should be completed prior to […]
How often do you think about your clothes dryer vent? If you’re like most people, not very often, beyond cleaning the lint trap in the dryer. Dryer fires are responsible for seven deaths, 344 civilian injuries, and $233 million in property damage annually. Some experts believe the numbers may be even higher. While those aren’t […]
As part of our ongoing efforts to provide a one-stop home inspection solution and always improve our services, we offer these additional home inspection services for our clients in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area: Infrared Scan A Thermal Infrared (IR) Camera scan of key areas of the home to uncover issues that may otherwise […]
The average American household spends about $2,060 per year on energy costs, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Most homeowners waste energy, and wasting energy is like throwing away money. Most homeowners throw away the equivalent of a 42″ flat-screen TV every year in wasted energy. They’re throwing away a brand new mountain bike or a really […]
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! […]