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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.
What Happens When an Inspector Can’t Walk the Roof?October 1, 2018 - 8:08 pm
Tough Roof Inspection
6 Things to Buy for Your Home During Tax Free WeekendJuly 31, 2017 - 12:32 pm
From the Home Inspector Perspective 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 […]
Two Electricians Said it’s FineJuly 14, 2017 - 4:24 pm
Mismatched Breaker Brands? 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. […]
Is a Foggy Window a Defect?February 1, 2017 - 4:57 pm
The Home Inspector Perspective 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. […]
Millions of Crystal Balls RecalledJanuary 17, 2017 - 4:11 pm
Home Inspector Crystal Balls Recalled 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 […]
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!

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