10-point homeowner’s checklist
Maintaining your home is an ongoing chore. As a home inspector 80% of the defects we find are from deferred maintenance. Hiring a professional can be expensive. Here are 10 areas where a homeowner can perform regular maintenance…
Most Common Issues Found During a Home Inspection
Written by Matthew Haughery of Precise Inspecting
Finding a home has a wide range of decision points and considerations. Function, location, aesthetics, price and a host of other details factor into the purchase. Finding a home takes a lot…
How should I test my home for radon?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection calls for all homes in the state to be tested for radon. Their testing guidelines state that a radon test should be performed in the lowest livable level of each "structural zone" of the…
Should I test my home for radon?
Should I test my home for radon?
For Pennsylvanian's the answer is "yes and regularly". The Department of Environmental Protection in Pennsylvania recommends the following protocol:
Every home in the state should be tested for…
COVID-19 Protocols for Home Inspections
UPDATE 3/23/20 - The Officers of LCAR (Lancaster Association of Realtors) is advising that all "in-person" meetings or events such as Showings, Open Houses, Inspections, etc. are prohibited. As a result we will only inspect empty homes…
