Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. Don’t go into it blindly based on the hype you hear from the Realtor or seller. You may hear things like, “Oh, I have three other people looking at it this afternoon and one repeat visitor who has already mentioned… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
You Found The Right Home, Now You Need The Right Home Inspector
Potentially Dangerous Issues Many Homeowners Overlook
Home ownership can be one big headache. So many things can go wrong at any given moment. Homeowners often overlook or miss certain things because they occur gradually and don’t really cause immediate problems. A yearly home inspection helps ensure that your home is structurally safe, everything is working as intended and you haven’t had… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Beware of These Risks when Buying an Old Home
Fixer-uppers and historic homes are among some of the best investments you can make – as long as you make sure to avoid potentially hazardous situations. Old houses have a certain undeniable appeal. The architectural style and building materials often set them apart from modern homes. Just like their more modern counterparts, there are specific… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Protect Your Rental Home or Vacation Home with a Yearly Inspection
Many owners of multiple pieces of property rent one or more of their properties to others. Some treat their vacation home like a timeshare, or rent it by the night or by the week with the assistance of a company like Air B&B. Whatever you do with your property is entirely up to you. Just… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Smoke Alarm Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
The smoke alarm is one of the items on every home inspector’s list, and it should be on your yearly inspection list as well. I know that everyone changes the batteries in their smoke alarm when it begins to beep mercilessly and drive you crazy. But many people simply take the battery out, leaving their… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Make a Safe and Informed Home Purchase
Many people make purchases based on emotions instead of facts and logic, like my wife. Unfortunately this is true whether they’re buying a new pair of shoes or a home. Emotional purchases in the housing market often lead to very expensive repairs that could have been avoided had the buyers taken the time to request… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Is Your Home’s Electrical System Safe? The Truth May Surprise You
Everyone sees the electrical lines that run from the street pole to a home, but what happens once they disappear into your walls? Is your home’s electrical system up to today’s standards? How often are building codes updated? Does a home inspection cover the electrical system? Each of those questions is valid, and I’ve heard… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Make Sure Your Home is Prepared for Elemental Damage Year Round with These Tips
Weather can cause serious damage to the structure and appearance of your home. Today I want to address elemental damage and tips on how to prepare your home for different seasons and the weather they bring. I want to show you how to protect your home from weather damage inside and out, so you can… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Home Inspection Covers these Nine Key Areas
A normal home inspection covers nine key areas, but don’t let that idea turn you away. Those nine key areas encompass more than fifty different items in the house. Let’s go over the basics of a home inspection so you can see the detail in which we view the home here at Prime Spec Consulting.… Continue Reading
Commonly Missed Issues Discovered by Home Inspectors
The inspector cannot see into the future of course, but they may see issues with roofing, siding, or windows which could create problems in the future.… Continue Reading