One mistake that people make when they are buying their first home is not getting a home inspection. This broad-ranging examination can help cut your future home maintenance expenses. Depending on the results of the inspection, you might be able to negotiate with the seller to make repairs or lower the price. It’s nice to improve… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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What causes water stains in the pan below the attic A/C unit
During a lot of my Home Inspections I discover water or stains in the pan below the attic air handler unit. Most new houses have a split HVAC system installed, meaning that the condensing unit is located on the outside of the house and the air handler, which has the cooling coils inside of it,… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Hire a Home Inspector in Gilbert, AZ Before You Sign the Contract
Put the pen down and back away slowly! Hire a home inspector before you sign on the dotted line and discover later that the perfect home has serious flaws. A general walkthrough while you’re looking at the home isn’t enough proof to justify spending the asking price for any type of property. Do yourself a… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
How Buying a Home Without an Inspection is a Gamble
Today I’m going to share a story about a couple who purchased their first home without an inspection; and never made that mistake again. I’m sure you know people who choose to see the good in others, even when they have to look through a magnifying glass. We’ll call them Mr. and Mrs. Dreamchaser. They’ve… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Vacation Home Inspector in the Phoenix Area
You wouldn’t buy a home and move into it without an inspection first, so why would you move back into your vacation home without an inspection?… Continue Reading
Understanding the Value of Pre-Purchase Home Inspection
Buying a home is a major investment, so before you spend a cent you should consider getting a pre-purchase home inspection. A home buyer’s inspection reduces the potential for new homeowner nightmares such as rodents, pests, leaks, mold, and structural damage. For today’s blog post, I’m going to cover several very important reasons for the… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Don’t Get Caught Flat-Footed When Buying a House
When buying a house, whether a new one or one that was lived in before, you are making a big investment and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, while this exciting achievement can cause you to want to rush in and sign your purchase contract, you need a professional home inspection first. This is necessary… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Your Home Inspection from Plumbing Vent Flashing to Basement
I suppose I could have simply said, “Your Home from Top to Bottom,” but where’s the fun in that? Cracks and leaks can occur nearly anywhere in your home. Today’s post is going to be a bit random as I’m going to talk about several different parts of the home from plumbing vent flashing and… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
How Essential are Gutters?
With all the rain we have been getting over the last couple of weeks I thought I would go over the functionality of guttering and explain why homes, yes even here in Phoenix, needs guttering. The lack of, or improperly installed guttering leads to a variety of issues including water damage, bug infestations and damage… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Tips for Finding the Right Home Inspector in Phoenix AZ
Home inspectors are quite common in the Phoenix area; honest and reliable home inspectors on the other hand may not be. I’ve scoured the internet and put together my own little guide for finding the right home inspector specifically in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. I’m Kevin, owner and operator of PrimeSpec Consulting LLC, based… Continue Reading… Continue Reading