What should a buyer expect during a home inspection?
You have a signed a contract and now it is time to get a home inspection. What does the home inspection encompass and what should a buyer...
Now why would they do that?
Recently I inspected a home that had a problem like no other I had encountered before. The home was relatively new so I had hopes of a...
14 Common Crawlspace Issues found during a home inspection,
The crawlspace is the most difficult, most dangerous, most uncomfortable and most problem-ridden area of most homes. As a result it is my...
Most common defects found during a kitchen inspection.
What are the most common problems that a home inspector finds in a kitchen? This blog details those that I have found in my experience.
When should you get a pre offer home inspection?
Should a home buyer ever get an inspection before a contact has been signed? In most cases I would say no, but there are some special...
9 Tips To Prepare Your Home For An Inspection
How should a seller prepare for a home inspection? What does the home inspector do? The home inspector will test every system in your house.
Most common problem encountered during a home inspection.
I am often asked "What is the most common problem you find?" That actually is an easy answer for me. In the Birmingham area, we ge
"That's another fine mess you've gotten yourself into"
Last week I got myself into a "fine mess" and I didn't have Laurel to blame. (If that makes no sense to you, google "Laurel and Hardy")....
How do I get into the attic?
It is appropriate that this blog is being written on April 1, because sometimes when looking for an attic entrance it feels like a joke is b
The Perfect Home Inspection
In the perfect home inspection 1. All the utilities are on, 2. Inspector has access to all areas to be inspected, 3.The inspector is not dis
