There has Never Been a Better Time to Get a Home Inspection

January 30, 2014/in Chesterfield home inspector /by juanjimenez

There has never been a better time to get a home inspection. We keep pushing the bar higher. Welcome to the future of the inspection industry

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Funny Defect in Brand New HomeOctober 1, 2018 - 8:29 pm
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.
What Happens When an Inspector Can’t Walk the Roof?October 1, 2018 - 8:08 pm
6 Things to Buy for Your Home During Tax Free WeekendJuly 31, 2017 - 12:32 pm
The unbearable heat wave of July is over. This morning was actually cool, crisp, and refreshing. All I could think about was fall, the kids going to school, and of course TAX FREE WEEKEND. In Virginia, tax free weekend 2017 starts the first Friday in August at 12:01 am and ends the following Sunday at […]
Two Electricians Said it’s FineJuly 14, 2017 - 4:24 pm
Sometimes being a home inspector feels I’m part of a boxing match. The buyer VS. seller is the main event. The seller has an electrician in his corner, and the buyer has me. Let’s get ready to rumble. One of the most things we write up in the electrical panel is mismatched breakers. This is when […]
Is a Foggy Window a Defect?February 1, 2017 - 4:57 pm
One of the most interesting, and sometimes difficult question that I get asked when presenting an issue is “is that a defect?” It’s a legitimate question. Negotiations are going to take place after the inspection, and from what we understand, you can’t ask for items to be repaired that aren’t defects. For example a 20 […]
Millions of Crystal Balls RecalledJanuary 17, 2017 - 4:11 pm
Recalls are a big deal right now, and it seems no industry is safe from defective products. Hundreds of products are recalled every year in every category from food, kitchen appliances, cars, Christmas trees, and everything in between. Perhaps the most alarming recall of 2016 was ACME’s crystal ball. ACME’s crystal ball is used by […]
Richmond Home Inspector Cleared in Killing….January 11, 2017 - 3:33 pm
After a thorough investigation, local authorities say a local Richmond home inspector, initially the leading suspect for killing a real estate deal, has been cleared. The home inspector was dubbed “Deal Killer” by people close to the victim. The victim, per the listing agent, was in perfect condition and had been meticulously maintained by a […]
7 Common Myths in Your Home Inspection ReportDecember 6, 2016 - 7:27 pm
It’s pretty obvious that the worst thing that can happen during your home inspection, is that the inspector misses a major defect. Next on the list though is writing up a defect that isn’t a defect at all. It can cause a lot of confusion between the Realtors, buyers, and sellers. We have run into this many […]
3 Reasons to Get Your Brand New Home InspectedDecember 6, 2016 - 4:36 pm
We often talk with potential clients who wonder if they even need to have their brand new home inspected. While we have found countless defects on brand new homes, we’ve compiled 3 videos of some of the more alarming situations we’ve encountered. Check them out!
Are Breakers One Size Fits All?February 2, 2016 - 8:32 pm
Being a home inspector isn’t easy. I’m scolded on a regular basis by listing agents convinced I’ve reported a non-defect. Our most recent transgression? Writing up mismatched breakers. This is when a brand of breaker is installed in an electrical panel that does not match the brand of the panel. So is a mismatched breaker […]

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