Understanding the health of your gutters and downspouts are important. When Home Inspectors visit your home for an inspection, they are required to inspect the gutters and downspouts as part of the roof portion of the home inspection. Here is some insight into what a Home Inspector is looking for when evaluating gutters and downspouts. […]
Tree Dangers Around Your Home
Trees Can Grow To Be A Problem. Although trees are generally a desirable feature of home landscaping, they can pose a threat to buildings in a number of different ways. Home owners may want to educate themselves about tree dangers so that they can be aware of potentially dangerous situations. Tree Roots and Foundations Contrary […]
Hazardous Plants Around Your Home: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
The Dangers of Poisonous Plant Species In almost all suburban and rural regions of the United States and Canada, home owners run the risk of developing potentially debilitating, allergic symptoms from exposure to urushiol-secreting plants. This potent, clear oil causes an itching rash (called contact dermatitis) in 350,000 people each year, but these numbers can […]
Inspecting Solar Water Heater Health and Maintenance
Solar water heaters are a cost-effective way to heat water in almost any climate. Water heated in this manner can be used for myriad home, business and industrial applications, and understanding their health and ways to upkeep them can save you lots of money down the line. Solar Thermal Worldwide While solar thermal systems have […]
Pressure-Assist Toilets
What are Pressure-Assisted Toilets, and How do they Work? As Pressure-Assisted toilets become more common, especially in newer and updated homes, homeowners should know how they work. Pressure-assist toilets are water-efficient alternatives to standard, gravity toilets. The first pressure-assist toilet was developed in 1984 in response to concerns over water shortages, and they have become […]
Home Inspections Plus’s Final Walk-Through Checklist
Downloadable checklist for your convenience! This checklist will help Home Inspections Plus and the client perform a final assessment of the condition of the home just before the client and owner finalize the paperwork for the sale. Also noted may be items reported at the initial inspection as in need of repair or replacement by the […]
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! Home Inspections Plus already offers a smooth inspection experience, but here are a few tips that might help speed things along: Confirm that that the water, electrical […]
FAQ for Home Buyers and Sellers
What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a visual examination of the home’s major structure, systems and components that are visible and safely accessible. The inspector should substantially adhere to a standards of practice that outlines what should be covered during a general home inspection, as well as what is excluded. Some inspectors […]
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection
Fire extinguishers are devices commonly found indoors and are used to douse fire and prevent its spread. They are small metal canisters that contain compressed gas (usually nitrogen) that, when activated, propel a directed spray of flame-retardant chemicals. Fire extinguishers are only effective if building occupants understand where and why they are used. Fire Type […]
Fall-Arrest Systems
Fall-arrest systems provide protection for roof workers. Various forms of safety equipment are available, and guidelines are used to ensure they are installed and used properly. More than 6 million people work at approximately 250,000 construction sites across the United States every day. Inspectors are likely to find fall-arrest systems at these locations, as well as […]