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17 Feb 2022

Home Inspections With Utilities Turned Off

Utilities that are off can prevent meaningful operation checks. The report should make that limitation clear rather than describe untested equipment as either satisfactory or failed. A practical appro...

12 Feb 2022

Stair Findings in a Home Inspection

Stair concerns can involve treads, landings, handrails, guards and ordinary access through the space. Looking at the route as a whole helps explain why a seemingly small detail may matter. A practical...

10 Feb 2022

Trip Hazards Around Paths and Entrances

Paths and entrances deserve attention because ordinary movement through a property depends on them. Visible damage, abrupt changes and drainage problems should be described clearly rather than hidden ...

09 Feb 2022

Maintaining a Home During a Period of Vacancy

A temporarily vacant home needs a maintenance plan suited to its systems and local conditions. Leaving the property empty should not mean losing track of water, equipment and access concerns. A practi...

14 Jan 2022

When Two Property Professionals Disagree About a Finding

Different conclusions about a property concern may reflect different access, methods or information. Compare those differences before assuming that one professional is careless or that the most reassu...

13 Jan 2022

Why a New Home Can Still Benefit From an Inspection

A new house can look complete while installation details, damaged components or unfinished tasks still need attention. A condition review should focus on the building as delivered, not on the assumpti...

13 Jan 2022

Can an Inspector Identify Asbestos From a Photo?

A photograph is not a reliable way to confirm the composition of an unfamiliar building product. Where asbestos or another hazardous-material concern is relevant, an appropriate specialist process is ...