🏠 5 Crucial Reasons to Conduct a New Construction Home Inspection: Protecting Your Investment and Peace of Mind 🔍✅
Think your shiny new home is perfect just because it has that new-house smell? Think again! Here’s why you shouldn’t skip the inspection, even if your builder is giving you the “trust me, I’m a professional” speech. 1. Because Even Pros Have Bad Days Let’s face it – everyone makes.. read more →
🌨️ Winter is Here: Protect Your Home from Extreme Cold Weather! ❄️
As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, it’s essential to ensure your home is prepared to withstand the harsh conditions. We are expecting extremely low temperatures in this area soon, like in the next week, and temperatures could feel like 25 degrees below zero! Extreme cold weather can lead.. read more →
If Walls Could Talk: The Juicy Stories They’d Tell an Inspector 🏠 🔍 💭
Imagine stepping into a house for the first time and hearing its walls whisper tales of its past—every leak, every renovation, every creak in the floorboards. Sounds like the plot of a ghost story, right? In reality, home inspectors are the ones who “listen” to the house and reveal its.. read more →
First-Time Homebuyer? 🏠 Here’s Why Experience Isn’t Just Key—It’s the Whole House! 🔑
Buying your first home feels like a thrilling treasure hunt—until it doesn’t. Somewhere between deciphering real estate lingo and wondering if that squeaky floor is charming or catastrophic, it hits you: you’re not just shopping for a home, you’re investing in your future. And here’s the catch—making the right investment.. read more →
Understanding Wind’s Impact on Homes: A Guide
Excerpts from “How Does Wind Effect My House? – Proview Professional Home Inspections” I. Attic Vulnerability to Wind II. Specific Areas of Wind Impact III. Importance of Proactive Measures Let us know if you like this type of post! Call us today at 270-485-2662/270-702-7804 or www.proviewinspections.info for your home inspection.. read more →
Truss Issues Uncovered: Why Phase Inspections Are Your Home’s Best Friend 🏗️🔍
The importance of thorough phase inspections during new home construction cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to identifying damaged or modified trusses. As a professional home inspector, I’ve encountered numerous instances where trusses were compromised, potentially jeopardizing the structural integrity of the building. During our phase inspections, we frequently.. read more →
🛠️ The Cut Stops Here: Notching or Butchering 🪚
In the fast-paced world of construction, plumbing safety stands as a critical pillar of building integrity. Every decision made on-site—no matter how small—can significantly impact the overall safety and durability of a project. Among these decisions, one often-overlooked practice is notching in structural elements for plumbing installations. While it might.. read more →
🌩️ You Won’t Believe the Shocking Storm Box Defects We Discovered! ⚡️
Many of you know that I was raised in the construction industry and worked as a contractor for many years, building new homes and doing remodeling projects. One aspect of this work that I truly enjoy is conducting inspections during the new construction phase. I love seeing the excitement on.. read more →
🏗️ Crumbling Facades: The Horrifying Truth About New Home Construction 🏚️
The allure of a beautifully crafted stone veneer facade is undeniable. It’s the stuff of architectural dreams, a testament to the homeowner’s impeccable taste and the builder’s skilled craftsmanship. But as the experts at Proview Professional Home Inspections have witnessed all too often, the reality can quickly turn into a.. read more →
🏠 Housewrap: The Unsung Hero of Home Protection 🛡️
In the intricate symphony of home construction, the housewrap plays a crucial, yet often overlooked, role. This seemingly innocuous layer of protection serves as the first line of defense against the relentless onslaught of wind, rain, and the dreaded “house sweats.” However, when this guardian is improperly installed, the consequences.. read more →
