Over time, virtually all homes will develop cracks that are cosmetic in nature and do not necessarily mean there’s a larger problem occurring. It’s pretty common for houses to settle over time, and when that happens you will find small cracks. But some cracks, especially those wider than 1/8-inch, may signal structural issues. For cracks […]
One of the most common upgrades made to homes in 2020 may have been adding a bidet, in response to the shortage of toilet paper that was temporarily experienced. There are two types of bidets – the traditional standalone option that is more common in larger restrooms that can hold both a toilet and separate […]
1. Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who once thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make, and one of the best investments. In fact, most […]
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 […]
As a home buyer, after your home inspection there may be repairs that you want to negotiate for completion by the seller. Click the image below to download our infographic on tips for negotiating these home repairs.
The start of Fall in DFW is also the start of many home maintenance chores to get ready for Winter and the holidays. Many of these chores – such as cleaning the gutters or installing Christmas lights – include the use of ladders. We want you to do these things safely! Ladder Safety Tips Use […]
Here in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, we are blessed to have a mix of big city living right next to rural areas within a very short drive. That means that a larger amount of our properties have outbuildings, and in the case of farms and ranches, specifically barns. One of the most common issues with […]
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 […]
Semper Fi Home Inspections prides itself on providing peace of mind to home buyers and sellers. We have carefully structured our services with these homeowners in mind, focusing on a mix of services that are proven to help all parties in the real estate transaction achieve that end goal. Here is our own Danny Smith […]
5-Star Rating Our rating on Porch.com is 5 out of 5 stars based upon 141 reviews. We are proud that the level of service we provide has been so well received by our customers. Here’s a few of the most recent reviews: Same Day Reports You will get your home inspection report emailed to you (and […]