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…
Why Do Radon Levels Fluctuate?
We test homes for radon weekly. In every test, we record spiking levels of radon. In the photograph above you will notice the fluctuation of recorded levels go from a high of 13.0 pCi/L to a low of 4.0 pCi/L in a matter of hours. Let's…
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…
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…