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 […]
Yes, we inspect that too! A private water well system on the property you are buying should be inspected prior to your closing. There are many issues that can face the homeowner or potential home buyers concerning water wells. Many rural properties will have a water well system. As a homeowner or potential buyer you […]
Even though the Dallas / Fort Worth area isn’t coastal, we can still experience some impacts from hurricanes and tropical storms in the form of lasting rain and winds plus related tornadoes, and as we all know regularly see both strong thunderstorms and tornadoes in the area. There are some steps you can take to […]
Home safety is always of concern, and the biggest thing we need to do is protect a home’s smallest inhabitants. Yes, Semper Fi is OPEN and performing your DFW area home inspections, while following all CDC guidelines regarding sanitization and social distancing. Use Safety Latches Install child-proof latches and locks on cabinets and drawers in […]
Summer is quickly arriving in Texas, and children are already home. This means that our pools are about to be in use if they are not already. This makes it an important time to review pool safety. Keep in mind that almost all water sources should have your attention. This includes in-ground swimming pools, above-ground swimming pools, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Usually in June at the start of summer, we are highly focused on ways to protect our yards against drought. This year we are seeing a more consistent amount of rain and storms, which can bring its own issues to our yards. A very common problem during storms is tree limbs falling. High winds can […]
It never fails to happen: Mother Nature lulls us into a false sense of security with warmer weather, and then another hard freeze (32F or below) sneaks in. And it’s times like these that we forget to take those last protective measures to keep our pipes from freezing, such as leaving faucets dripping. The biggest […]
Most central heating systems need to be replaced after 15 to 20 years. There are steps you can take to keep them in the best shape, and indications of possible issues that you should be aware of. Change your furnace filter regularly During winter, you need to change your the filter on your heater every […]