At one of our recent home inspections in Fort Worth, the buyer asked if a stain on the ceiling in the garage was a concern. The short answer is … maybe, or maybe not. Ceiling stains commonly occur when something above leaks. This could be the roof, the HVAC, plumbing, tubs and showers (especially old […]
One of the questions we get most often from homebuyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex who are looking to purchase a home is whether asbestos testing is a regular part of a home inspection. Testing for asbestos would actually require taking a sample – and that means cutting into walls, floors, roof, or other areas […]
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 […]
January and February are the traditional months for ice and snow in Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area. And your roof is the primary part of your house that protects you and your property from the elements. Get your home ready for winter by preparing your roof. Check the roof for missing/damaged shingles Check for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roofs are one of the areas that it is common to see items listed on a home inspection report. Every year the roof ages. Whether the roof is made from asphalt shingles, wood shakes, terra cotta tile, or concrete slate, these materials are all susceptible to damage if not properly up kept. Roofing defects can […]
Fact or Myth: If I Have an Appraisal, I Don’t Need an Inspection MYTH Home inspections and home appraisals are NOT the same. A comprehensive appraisal may seem at first glance to cover all of the items in a home inspection, but the function of the two is completely different, and the professionals conducting both […]
Roofs are exposed to all of the elements of nature – sun, heat, wind, snow, hail, rain, so it’s not uncommon for them to experience wear and tear. Roof inspections are best performed from on the roof. Before we climb up on the roof during a home inspection, we have performed other checks of the […]