Engineered Wood Flooring
As a home inspector here in Arizona, I am seeing more engineered wood flooring being installed in homes that I inspect. Engineered wood flooring is an alternative to solid hardwood flooring made entirely out of real wood. It’s currently the most popular type of flooring in the world. North America is the only area left…
Read MoreCheck on Your HVAC System
One of the major components of a home is the HVAC system. Having an HVAC inspection done prior to buying a home will help identify a possible failure prior to purchase. Have you ever woken up in the middle of a winter night, shivering under the blankets and able to see your breath? Or have…
Read MoreFour Things to Remember When You Move
Whether you are buying or selling a home in Prescott or Phoenix, a home inspection is important, and we are here to help. But once the transaction is complete and it is time to move, here are more helpful reminders of things to add to your moving checklist. Moving can be stressful. With tons of…
Read MoreWhat NOT to Store in the Garage
When I do a home inspection (Prescott, Prescott Valley, or Scottsdale and Phoenix areas – it doesn’t matter where the garage is located), I often see items stored in the garage that shouldn’t be there. While this information is NOT part of the home inspection report, I figured I would take time now to help…
Read MoreHome Roof Inspections
As we approach our summer monsoon season here in Arizona, it’s time to inspect your roof -or have a home inspector inspect it for you- to make sure you are ready for the storms and the extreme heat. In the Prescott area the rains are more prevalent (and steady) than in the Phoenix area (where…
Read MoreHome Inspection – Ceiling Fans
Most of the homes I inspect in Arizona have ceiling fans, and properly installed and maintained ceiling fans can inexpensively cool or warm building occupants. Like other fans, it is used to provide comfort for building occupants by circulating air within a room. Fun Facts About Ceiling Fans An adult human cannot be decapitated by a…
Read MoreCentral Air-Conditioning System Inspection
It is heating up out here in Arizona (finally) – even here in Prescott, but especially in the Phoenix area. Now is the time to make sure your air conditioning is ready to handle the heat! As part of a home inspection (in the Phoenix and Prescott areas) we do take a close look at…
Read MoreTen Tips to Speed up your Home Inspection
Ten Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. If you would like a pre-listing inspection done (in the Phoenix OR Prescott area), give us a call and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Electric Panel Box on your Home
One item I usually try to go over with a home buyer after a home inspection is the electric panel. Many homeowners who are unfamiliar with construction and wiring are timid when it comes to electrical work. It makes perfect sense to have a healthy respect for electricity—it can be dangerous if you don’t understand…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide in the Home
As part of any home inspection we look at the proper installation and venting of appliances and fireplaces, but it is important for all homeowners to educate themselves concerning carbon monoxide. Be sure to have your home inspector look for these danger signs if you are buying or selling a home. Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide…
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