by James Haugen | Dec 13, 2018 | Home Safety
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a crucial role in reducing deaths and or injuries. If there is a fire in your home or a gas appliance not operating properly these devices...
by James Haugen | Nov 5, 2018 | Problem areas in homes
Insulation Frustration!!!! Living in the “frozen tundra” can be harsh on homes, cars and your energy bills! Many older homes I inspect have marginal insulation in the attics which may have been acceptable at that time. As protocol I recommend adding...
by James Haugen | Sep 28, 2018 | Do I need an Inspection?
The dictionary defines a contingency as “a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.” That’s an accurate definition for home buying contingencies, as well. When you include these items in a...
by James Haugen | Jul 23, 2018 | How to Pick an Inspector?
To attend the home inspection or not? that is the question! This subject is really easy for me to answer…A definite YES! I encourage my clients to please attend the inspection as it is more than just a inspection report it is a education in your potential...
by James Haugen | May 29, 2018 | Problem areas in homes, Uncategorized
moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building’s occupants. Inspectors should have at least a basic understanding of how moisture may enter a building, and where problem areas commonly occur. Some common...
by James Haugen | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
So you’ve had your home inspection and now you know the potential safety hazards, major concerns, deferred costs, and improvement items. This is great to know what condition things are in even though it may not seem like it since you just got handed a list of...
by James Haugen | Jan 30, 2018 | How to Pick an Inspector?
In any industry there will be businesses there are good and bad. Ones that are good at what they do and strive to set the bar high or businesses that are just looking to maximize profit and do the bare minimum. Don’t get me wrong any individual or individuals in...
by James Haugen | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Warranties the good, bad & ugly….WE all like to feel protected…right? To know that when things go south in your homes that we are going to be taken care of? We’ll thats not always the case with warranties and depending on the manufacturer...
by James Haugen | Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a home inspector I will spending 3-4 hrs in your home documenting the condition of your home for the potential buyer. Now we all know having a stranger in your home looking for defects can be unnerving but it is a necessary step in the home buying and selling...
by James Haugen | Mar 25, 2017 | Special Types of Inspections, Uncategorized
It’s been about one year since I purchased my first infrared camera which is a fun, useful tool for me and my customers. Since then, i’ve identified numerous hidden defects and a collection of infrared images. I use my infrared camera during every home...
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