Month: May 2021
Home Inspection Checklist: Getting a Grip on Handrail Problems
Try this experiment: The next time you’re out for a Sunday drive or walking around your neighborhood, take a good look at the front steps of the homes you pass. In the springtime, you’re likely to see plenty of vibrant azalea and rhododendron bushes, but don’t be distracted. Look closer. You may be surprised at […]
Composite Wood Siding: A Home Inspection Checklist
In recent blog posts, we’ve discussed the importance of never waiving a home inspection—a critical mistake many homebuyers are making to gain a supposed advantage over competing bidders in this sellers’ market. What may seem like a savvy move to secure the property at an “as is” price, in many cases, has proved to be […]
Selling or Buying a Home? Check Out this Home Inspection Exterior Door Problem Checklist
In past blog posts, we’ve taken a close look at interior and garage doors. Today, we open up a conversation about some of the issues home inspectors find when examining and operating exterior doors—a critical checkup in terms of safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. As with our recent discussion of inspecting windows, exterior doors can […]