David Pace tells us about what homeowners should expect from a home inspection.
We interviewed Patrick Handy of Sentinel Inspection Services to learn more about home inspection concerns.
We interviewed Don Stader of Bay Area Lead Detectors to learn more about the inspection and detection process of lead within homes.
Interview with James Chisholm from Sacramento Home Inspections, Inc.
Next to heating or cooling, water heaters are the largest energy users in the home. Learn which of the two main types of water heaters -- storage and tankless -- are best for your home.
The early 70′s saw the creation of a new industry within the real estate field as home buyers began hiring general building contractors to perform pre-purchase inspections on intended home purchases. As this burgeoning home inspection industry grew, it soon became apparent that the depth of knowledge necessary to adequately evaluate a home's systems and components was beyond the capacity of most general contractors.
Grease fires can be extremely dangerous. They can get hot very quickly and grow out of control. When you are cooking with grease you always need to be prepared for a grease fire in the oven or on the stove.
When you inspect the ceilings and walls at the interior of your home, you may notice water stains. The stains could be due to a leaking roof. The roof is the first line of defense from inclement weather. If your roof leaks, the building below is in jeopardy.
Walls always have a story to tell. They may seem to be just flat surfaces, but they can be the first indicators of larger structural problems. The interior walls may be made of: drywall (sheetrock); lath and plaster; wood paneling or planks; exterior siding materials; logs and masonry products including brick, concrete, concrete blocks or adobe.