by James Haugen | Oct 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 6: The Basement Homeowners are often confused by basements in a real estate transaction. In this installment of common defects found in a Home Inspection, I will discuss the several types of basements and how each of them are inspected. I will also review...
by James Haugen | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 5: The Garage I’m sure most people think the Garage is an afterthought or less important part of the home inspection. It’s not! Garages have mechanical features that can be hazardous. They also store gas powered autos and equipment which can be a fire safety...
by James Haugen | Aug 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 4: The Interior In Part 4 of Common Defects Found in a Home Inspection, I focused on basic interior details. Some basic areas of inspection have been mentioned in previous articles but I will get a little more specific to help you understand why they are areas of...
by James Haugen | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 3: The Kitchen The kitchen is a major point of inspection as there can be a wide array of problems including plumbing and non working appliances. In Part 3 of Common Defects Found on a Home Inspection, I will discuss the extent of testing and common issues...
by James Haugen | Jul 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 2: The Grounds Home sellers often think that the house is the only thing home inspectors look at. In fact, we are required to inspect the entire property. There are actually many areas that we evaluate outside of the house, including service walks, driveways,...
by James Haugen | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 1: Roof Issues Home inspectors can find a wide variety of defects in a home. They can be anything from minor issues that the homeowner can fix themselves to major structural issues that will require a professional contractor. Being aware of common problem areas...
by James Haugen | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
How They Can Harm Your Home Inspection…or Worse – Your Family In a recent blog, I discussed the harm that radon gas can cause to your family. Radon is just one of many unseen hazards that can harm your family and cause problems in a home inspection....
by James Haugen | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Find Out the Truth about Home Advisor, Zillow & Angie’s List These days there are so many contractor matching services that claim to help you find a professional contractor or realtor. There is HomeLight, Angie’s List, Home Advisor, Zillow, Trulia, and the list...
by James Haugen | May 6, 2019 | Special Types of Inspections
Radon tests are commonly done when purchasing a home, but should they be done other times? What exactly is Radon? Can Radon affect my family? If you haven’t already asked these questions, you should be. Radon is a radioactive gas found naturally in the ground and is...
by James Haugen | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Myth #1 – A Home inspection determines value A home inspection is not an appraisal and shouldn’t be confused with one. An appraisal determines the value of a home and a home inspection examines the condition of a home. If you are looking for a fair market value...
