Don’t Let Your Dream Home Become a Nightmare: The Importance of Quality Workmanship in Construction

I have spent 25 years as a building contractor and have 23 years as a building consultant and property inspector, so I am familiar with the difficulties faced by the construction sector. “Workmanship” is one of the main problems with new construction today. We have worked on significant remodels that.. read more →

Without plumber’s putty around the sink, you might be setting yourself up for a counter catastrophe!

Buying a new home is an exciting experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. One of the most important things to consider when buying a home is making sure all of the small details are taken care of. As a realtor professional or new home buyer, you may.. read more →

New Construction going Underground!

New Construction Phase Inspection Catches Defect of Underground Service to House When building a home, it’s important to ensure that every aspect of the construction is up to code and in good condition. But some defects may be hard to spot. That’s why a new construction phase inspection is vital.. read more →

Detecting, preventing and repairing wood decay: 🔍✂️🛠 Make sure weatherstripping and weather pads are in good condition to keep moisture away from your wood rot! ☁️☔

As a home inspector with 23 years of experience, I have seen many cases of wood rot at door jambs due to poor or no weather stripping. Even in new construction, the weather pads are almost always missing. Wood rot is a common problem that can occur in homes and.. read more →

HOME INSPECTIONS, YOUR CHOICE

We understand how stressful purchasing a home can be. With all of the moving parts associated with the process, it can be a pain in the posterior. I hope your Realtor was able to alleviate as much of your stress as possible. You’ve looked at several houses, made an offer,.. read more →