by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
The real estate market is heating up, and if you’re planning to sell your home in the future, you want it to sell quickly and for as high of a price as possible. By taking proactive action now, you can make a few strategic home improvements that can help you achieve...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Apr 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Property condition assessments include inspection of the roof. A property condition assessment, also called a property condition report, is, like a home inspection, often required by a lender before a sale can go through. Also like a home inspection, there are no hard...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Apr 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Spring is in full bloom, but are your plants keeping pace? If the answer is anything but a resounding yes, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of time to get into the spirit of the season and grow your most beautiful bed of flowers. “There’s nothing like the start of...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
House hunting can feel like an adventurous new chapter in your life. If you’re lucky enough to find the property that checks off all the “must have” boxes — appearance, size, price, location — it’s easy to fall in love. Not so fast. Before making an offer on any...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Apr 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cracks in brick walls should be noted during a home inspection. When you’re conducting a home inspection, you want to be certain that the structure is sound. Brick and masonry, in particular, has a reputation for being stronger and more secure than other materials, as...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname “silent destroyers.” Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year. If left unchecked, they can silently chew through the structural stability...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
House inspections professionals are at work to make sure that both of things are up to par in the home you’re looking to buy. By hiring experienced and knowledgeable house inspectors, you’re already making a very good investment in the property even before you have...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most homeowners know the importance of regular home inspection. New homeowners are however not acquainted with some of the key responsibilities that lie within their domain. You might be aware of the many calamities that reportedly befall buildings on an annual basis....
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
What happens when some provision of a professional code of ethics collides with another provision of a different profession’s code of ethics? How about with the law itself? Find out about some of the far-reaching ramifications by reading Home Inspector Ethics: Why...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Feb 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are you a home inspector who offers commercial property inspections? Do you routinely walk roofs as part of your inspection protocol? Read the new OSHA guidelines for roof anchoring systems and personal safety equipment that are now required for anyone who inspects...