Oct 26, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms from the breakdown of naturally occurring radioactive elements like radium, uranium, and thorium. The breakdown occurs in the soil, below underground water, or in the rocks. If it is formed in the soil underneath your home, radon...
Sep 26, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Cleaning the gutters is not a chore many homeowners look forward to completing. While it is an unpleasant and tricky task, there are many reasons why you should add it to your list of things to do this fall. Here are three important reasons why you should clean your...
Aug 24, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Natural Disasters and Termite Infestations Media reports about natural disasters usually fail to mention all the problems that can occur for homeowners afterward. Both forest fires and floods often precede termite infestations. These natural events effectively disrupt...
May 25, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Mold can be beneficial in science and medicine, but you don’t want it in your home. Mold in the home is one of the most common culprits of damage and health concerns for people across the country. Mold can go undetected for some time as it lurks behind the...
Mar 29, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection
A thermal imaging camera is a special type of camera that creates a picture based on infrared energy, which is the heat emitted from the surface of floors, walls, ceilings, and other objects. Using thermal imaging in home inspections, your home inspector may find...