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In last week’s blog, we addressed damage to structures that result from the freeze-thaw cycle. That’s the process of water getting into porous materials (brick, concrete, etc.), freezing, thawing, and freezing again. Today, as spring rapidly approaches, we look at what happens to water when the freezing stops and warmer temperatures leave homeowners with the […]
In today’s home inspection blog post, we’re going to take a few moments to vent…about vents. Over more than 26 years of inspecting homes of all kinds—from newly constructed residences to structures built more than a century ago—the certified inspectors at A-Pro have seen it all when it comes to vents. While it may not […]
It is not uncommon for a home-buyer or seller to assume that the electrical system portion of a home inspection is a simple matter of turning on and off the lights to see if they work. While lights and receptacles will certainly be checked, this represents only part of what your inspector will be examining […]
Many prospective home-buyers are surprised to find that a roof-to-foundation inspection covers much more than just the main building itself. In today’s blog post, we’ll be moving outside to look at one of the more important aspects of a home inspection—the grounds home inspection checklist. Keep in mind that your home inspector won’t be commenting […]
Home inspectors are often referred to as house “doctors.” While this is a fair comparison in some respects, physicians have several advantages when assessing problems with a patient. A doctor can ask, “Where does it hurt?” They can poke and prod until they hear the word “ouch!” Then they can take a look inside by […]
