News and information about home inspection safety
There are a lot of non-negotiables when it comes to homeownership. Property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and regular mortgage payments are all fairly mandatory. In many states, home inspections are another non-negotiable process that buyers and sellers must go through. There are other times, though, when home inspections are recommended but not required. If you’re confused […]
Buying a home is exciting. The red tape involved in the purchase is not as fun. Amid meetings with mortgage brokers, real estate agents and moving companies, it’s easy to forget about the house itself. Understanding the current condition and history of a home is crucial to the enjoyment of it. Without the full picture, […]
It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: Waking in the night to the blaring fire alarm, panicking at the smell of smoke and scrambling to get everyone out of the house safely. Whether through cooking accidents, electrical shortages or malfunctioning heating sources, house fires can occur when we least expect them. Thankfully, there are some tips and […]
There are few things that strike fear into the hearts of homeowners like mold. The fungus thrives in damp, moist environments, and can do serious damage to the health of both the home and the people living there. When buying a new home, it’s worth investing in a separate mold inspection. Though you might […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home inspectors check many important home systems, and one of these is the boiler. Boilers have the potential to cause catastrophic damage if they are incorrectly installed or otherwise improperly maintained, so it’s important to inspect these carefully. As a home inspector, you are not expected to be an expert in the operation or maintenance […]
When you’re doing a commercial inspection, should you walk on the roof? You know that it isn’t recommended for home inspections. Home roof inspections should be done by: Visual examination from the ground with binoculars Visual examination from the eaves via ladder With a drone Inspecting the attic This is for your own safety as […]
Home inspection work is sometimes solitary with not even the homeowner present. When something goes wrong, no one may know about it for several hours. If the real estate market where you work has lots of farms and other rural properties, here are 5 ways that you can stay safe while getting the job done. […]
The more common drones become, the more home inspectors are incorporating them into their everyday repertoire. It’s for good reason, too. Drones give certified home inspectors a bird’s eye view of roofs from numerous angles. Instead of scaling a roof, which isn’t always safe, inspectors can keep their feet on the ground while the unmanned […]
