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Three Tools Realtors Should Carry With ThemJune 8, 2021 - 9:47 pm
Types of Foundation CracksJune 8, 2021 - 8:07 pm
3 Summer Crawlspace TipsJune 4, 2021 - 1:11 am
If your home has a crawlspace, there’s a good chance you’ve never been in it. It’s just this mysterious, narrow grotto underneath you, that avoid or even forget about until you sell your home, or it presents symptoms of defects. These symptoms can include smells, soft floors, or sticking doors and windows. When we […]
7 Fathers Day Gifts for the Ultimate DIY DadsMay 27, 2021 - 9:54 pm
Which HVAC Filter to Use and Two Ways To Stop Forgetting to Change ThemMay 20, 2021 - 3:01 pm
How to Look for Termites in Your CrawlspaceMay 18, 2021 - 10:25 pm
The last thing any homeowner wants to hear is that they have termites. Just the word “termite” invokes a sense of dread. That is not surprising considering that termites cause an estimated 30 billion dollars in property damage every year. Treating for termites can cost up to 1000 dollars, or more, and repairs to the […]
May is Deck Safety MonthMay 13, 2021 - 7:20 pm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases May is deck safety month. The CPSC estimates that there are 20,000 deck injuries a year. Given the shear number of defects we encounter when inspecting decks here in Richmond, this number actually seems low. To “celebrate” Deck Safety Month, I thought I would give you […]
8 Must Have Tools For a New HomeownerMay 10, 2021 - 9:53 pm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases You found the house of your dreams, put in the offer, fought through the negotiations, endured the nerve wracking home inspections and appraisals, and finally got the keys to your brand new home. No more listening to the upstairs neighbors stomp their feet early in […]
Lead Water Lines In RichmondDecember 3, 2018 - 5:25 pm
Lead Water Lines In Richmond During our inspections in Richmond, it is not uncommon for us to find that the main water lines are lead. While home inspectors aren’t required to test for, or discover lead components, a visible main water will have a distinct feature often indicating it is lead. In the photo below, […]
Funny Defect in Brand New HomeOctober 1, 2018 - 8:29 pm
Home Inspection Defect in Brand New Home Many home buyers are conflicted about whether, or not, they should pay for a home inspection on a brand new home. I think if we found nothing else in this home, the inspection would still be worth every penny.

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