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 […]
All home inspection reports list potential issues. It’s just something that can’t be avoided – over years of use, anything will start to experience wear and tear, and a house is no exception. As a home buyer, or a real estate agent representing the buyer, how do you know which items you should request the […]
In this episode of In the Field with Semper Fi Home Inspections, Danny discusses ground fault circuit interrupter outlets, where they are supposed to be installed, and how they are tested. GFCI outlets will protect you from shock, for example if you are using a mixer near the kitchen sink, and the mixer falls […]
In this episode of In the Field with Semper Fi Home Inspections, Danny discusses electrical panels and some of the things checked during a home inspection. This home has two panels located in the garage. The first panel has a main breaker at the top, and several smaller ones at the bottom. Immediately we […]
In this episode of In the Field with Semper Fi Home Inspections, Danny discusses hot water heater inspection. When an electric water heater is located in a garage, they are supposed to be elevated about 18″ above the floor because gas fumes tend to hover on the floor and you want the heater up so […]
These photos are one example of why you should ALWAYS get a home inspection on a new construction home. Most people who are having a brand new home built assume that everything will be fine and that a new construction home inspection is not necessary. Mistakes are easy to catch before you close on the […]
When a home buyer is considering purchasing a structure built before 1980, one of the issues of concern will be the possibility of the presence of asbestos. Asbestos was popular as a building material because it doesn’t burn, so it was widely used in items that needed to resist heat, including materials such as roof […]