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How Winter Weather Impacts Your Home

If you’ve left your house for even a minute this winter, you’re well aware that New York is in the middle of a historic streak of low temperatures – in fact, it’s on track to potentially set a citywide record for the longest streak of below-freezing temperatures. When you’re trudging through the snow bundled up  … Read more

What Is NOT Included In a Home Inspection?

There’s a lot I can do for you as a home inspector. Generally, it’s any home inspector’s job to come check out your property and make sure it’s structurally sound, fully functional, and safe to live in. Under New York state law, that includes the foundation, framing, roof, mechanical systems, and structural components. However, just  … Read more

How To Heat Your Home Efficiently (And How An Inspection Can Help)

As temperatures plummet outside, everyone wants to come home to a warm, cozy house. But maybe you can’t quite get cozy thinking about your heating bills – according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), gas and electric bills are on the rise by 8.4% and 10.2% respectively, and some homeowners could pay hundreds  … Read more

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New Home Inspectors’ Holiday Safety Tips

Good news: the holiday season is right around the corner! No matter which ones you celebrate, everyone deserves to have a holiday that’s bright, joyful, and safe. With these tips, you and your family can have peace of mind so you can focus on the festivities. Here’s what to be aware of during the holidays:  … Read more

New Home Inspectors: Our Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

The chill of fall is finally here, and with the changing seasons comes a little bit of upkeep for homeowners. As temperatures start to drop, it’s important to ensure your home is ready to handle the colder months ahead both comfortably and safely. But where do you even start? Luckily, we’ve got a handy fall  … Read more

Green Flags To Look For In a Home Inspector

When it’s time to hire a home inspector, where do you start? Sure, you could just Google “home inspectors in my area”, but that still gives you a lot of options to sift through. How can you tell who will be able to get the job done right? Here are some green flags to look  … Read more