All About Mold Molds are a naturally occurring and necessary part of our environment. Various types of outdoor molds break down dead organic matter, such as fallen leaves, dead plant life and dead or decaying trees. Some indoor molds, however, can be hazardous to humans and even pets. Steps should be taken to quickly remove […]
What to Do On a Second Inspection
What to Do On a Second Inspection Home inspectors are sometimes asked to conduct an inspection on a house they previously examined. One reason may be because the home was inspected while under contract to be sold, but then the sale fell through, resulting in a new buyer wanting another inspection conducted since time may […]
Insects and Rodents In Various Regions of the Country
Insects and Rodents In Various Regions of the Country Every region of the country is inhabited with rodents, insects and other vermin, many of which can cause significant damage to homes if not eradicated. Some can spread disease and be dangerous or even deadly to humans and pets. Pest inspections are usually conducted independently of […]
Septic Systems and How They Work
Home inspectors who work in rural areas often inspect houses that aren’t connected to municipal sewer lines; rather, the houses use septic systems. What Are Septic Systems? Septic systems are underground methods of treating wastewater used where public sewer connections aren’t available. Septic systems combine technology with nature to treat household wastewater, including sewage and […]
New Baltimore Law Requires Rental Housing Inspections
Under Bill 18-0185 that has recently been enacted by the Baltimore City Council, landlords of all non-owner occupied residences will be required to register their properties and obtain rental licenses. Prior to receiving a license, properties must be professionally checked by home inspectors licensed by the State of Maryland and registered with the Baltimore Department […]
Tools Used by Home Inspectors
Home inspection is an exciting and rewarding profession that provides virtually unlimited career opportunities to inspectors with the right credentials. The best way to receive the training needed to become a certified home inspector is through Inspection Certification Associates’ Home Inspector Online Training Course. To learn more about life as a professional home inspector, check […]
What Home Inspectors Should Know about Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality can play a big part in the quality of life. Whether it be the office, your home, or your neighborhood, the air you breathe has to be clean enough so that you remain healthy and functional. Much can get in the way of this goal. Mold, radon, VOCs, CO, CO2 and more […]
4 Tips for Better Home Inspection Photos
Photos are an important part of home inspections. That being said, many older home inspectors who have been in the business for many years might forego taking pictures, just because they never have before. This is the kind of attitude that can put a company out of business. With the dawn of smartphones, photos changed. […]
6 Tips for Sump Pump Inspections
Many homeowners who have basements or crawl spaces that suffer water infiltration opt to install sump pumps. They’re not cheap, but they’re cheaper than the water damage that can result from a flooded basement. What should you look for when inspecting homes with sump pumps? The connection — Where is the water being discharged? Some […]
Stairway Safety: 4 Ways Home Inspectors Can Help
Homes can be fraught with dangers of all kinds, and one of the biggest is stairways. The National Safety Council says falls are one of the top three causes of preventable, injury-related deaths. Among the things homeowners can do to cut down on injuries in the home is to make stairs safer. What can you […]