by Howard Meeks | Oct 29, 2018 | Home inspection
How home inspectors can save you money: Home Inspectors are one of the most important steps in the process of buying a house. They can help you decide if the home you chose is worth buying or not. Many first time home buyers do not account for the numerous added...
by Howard Meeks | Sep 29, 2018 | 4 Point Inspection, Home inspection
What is a 4 point inspection “What is a 4 point inspection” That is a common question I get from clients. If you are buying an older home or changing insurance companies on an existing home you may be asked by your insurance agent for one of these. A 4...
by Howard Meeks | Aug 26, 2018 | Home inspection
Spray foam insulation in the attic is a great way to reduce energy cost! Adding spray foam will make the home more comfortable and make your A/C work more efficiently. Benefits of spray foam insulation over traditional forms of insulation include: Sealing the attic...
by Howard Meeks | Aug 8, 2018 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing, Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging is a helpful tool that can assist home inspectors with finding issues in the home. The cost of these devices have come down quite a bit in recent years to make them an affordable tool every inspector should add to their bag. If your home inspector does...
by Howard Meeks | Jul 15, 2018 | Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
What is a wind mitigation “What is a wind mitigation?”. As a home inspector that is the question I am asked most of all. The answer is simple, its a report to help the insurance companies determine how “hurricane proof” your home is. People...
by Howard Meeks | Jun 12, 2018 | 4 Point Inspection, Home inspection
Polybutylene Plumbing: The word “polybutylene” is a word every realtor cringes at when we say it. The phrase is as well known as other problem causing words such as Federal Pacific, Zinsco or aluminum wiring. The reason why is because these items can...
