How many hidden places are in your house? Many homeowners have never even seen some areas, such as attics or crawl spaces, that are often difficult to get into and are only accessed by contractors when something needs fixing. We believe performing a thorough home...
Home inspectors have to collect a lot of information as they go through a house. To meet the Maryland Standards of Practice, we are required to identify just about every component and system in a house, and include this information in the report for our client. Yet we...
A leaking roof will announce itself, sooner or later, with splotches and stains on the ceilings and walls below. By the time this damage becomes visible, there’s a good chance of more extensive damage to the attic framing and insulation. The typical cause is a...
**We got an update on this house recently… Scroll to the end to read The Rest of the Story!** Changing a building’s foundation will cause structural problems if done incorrectly. If you don’t know the signs of poor work, like exposed footers and corner cracks,...
Why the details matter in a home inspection Washing machine overflow trays cost around $30. Without this safety tray, a minor leak can become a major flood, especially if the laundry area is over a living space. Leaks from a washing machine can do extensive damage....
