85 million families in the US own pets. Pet-borne diseases are rare but can be contracted from your pet either directly or indirectly. Here are some of the most common. Fish Fish tend to be a very safe choice because they inhabit their own self-contained domain. However, they can carry bacteria that can infect humans […]
The first few pages of your home inspection report introduce the property address, information about the inspection according to the state’s standards of practice, home inspector information, and a comment key or definitions. The home inspector will provide information to help understand what each different element of the report means. They’ll give a key of […]
Semper Fi offers a complimentary Concierge Service in order to take some of the stress out of the moving process. Your essential home services will be arranged in one convenient phone call, at no cost to you. Part of the Standard Warranty Package which is provided with every full home inspection. Your personal Concierge will get you […]
Part of the Standard Warranty Package which is provided with every full home inspection. Running water and sewer lines that drain properly are two of the most essential services in your home; and are one of the most expensive home systems to repair, often because of their location underground. A broken sewer line usually means standing pools […]
Our Mission is Your Peace of Mind … And one of the additional ways we provide peace of mind is through including our Standard Warranty Package with all complete home inspections. This warranty package is included automatically and provides $25,000 in FREE warranty coverage, including: 5 Year Roof Leak Warranty 90 Day Structural and Mechanical […]
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 […]
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While almost all mortgage lenders will require that a home have a home appraisal as part of the mortgage process, home inspections are rarely required when buying a home … although there can always be exceptions. FHA loans come closest to having a home inspection requirement in that they strongly recommend – in writing – […]
This is a very common question we receive – especially in Spring here in the Dallas Fort Worth area: Can a home inspection be done in the rain? And the answer is: Yes! Actually, it’s often beneficial for us to perform a home inspection in the rain, because we can see firsthand things like roof […]
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 […]