by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Inspecting Garage Door Openers for Safety The garage door is generally the largest moving object on a home. A garage door can exert very strong forces and should reverse if there is an emergency. Improperly operating automatic reversing mechanisms on garage door...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
What most people don’t know about Radon could fill a chemistry textbook. What’s odorless, colorless and causes nearly a quarter of all lung cancer deaths in the United States each year? Radon gas. This not-so-noble Noble Gas is so risky because homeowners can live...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
When it comes to buying a house, there are a million regulations to follow. Whether dictated by the lender extending the mortgage, the homeowner’s insurance company, or by the state, it seems there are countless hoops to jump through before closing. Of course, the...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Inspectors need to carry all kinds of tools with them in order to perform accurate inspections. Shingle gauges are small tools that help home inspectors – as well as roofing contractors and insurance adjusters – determine the wear and tear of asphalt shingles, along...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
While performing a sewer scope inspection falls outside InterNACHI’s Home Inspection Standards of Practice, many home inspectors offer it as an ancillary service because the information it yields can be very useful for homeowners, as well as prospective home buyers....
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Home inspectors are required by InterNACHI’s Home Inspection Standards of Practice to inspect sump pumps and pits. Their lids or covers have special requirements, too, in order to ensure the unit’s proper operation. Read more about them in Inspecting Sump Pump...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you perform construction phase inspections on new builds? A pre-drywall inspection can catch issues that will be difficult (if not impossible) to track down once the drywall is hung. Read more about it in Pre-Drywall Inspections. The post New article for...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Home inspectors who offer ancillary services will always outpace those who offer only standard home inspections. One great money-maker that requires straightforward training and an affordable outlay in terms of financial investment is the sewer scope inspection. ...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whether the home is new construction or existing, the site of the home is inextricably tied to how the home’s foundation and structure perform, especially if the home is located in a region known for expansive soils. Climate and weather patterns can further impact the...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are few things that strike fear into the hearts of homeowners like mold. The fungus thrives in damp, moist environments, and can do serious damage to the health of both the home and the people living there. When buying a new home, it’s worth investing in a...
