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Your home’s heating and air conditioning system – otherwise known as the HVAC system – is one of the most important systems in a home. It helps keep the home livable from a comfort standpoint and also plays an important part in humidity control. So with that in mind...

A few weeks ago we published a piece discussing whether one should get a sewer scope inspection on any house they are considering purchasing. If you missed it, you can read it here. But, if you did and the inspection revealed some damage, what are the options to get...

History Aluminum, as most people know, is an excellent conductor of electricity. It’s light weight and lower cost compared to copper has made it the favored way for electric utilities to transmit power and deliver it to homes since the turn of the 20th century. There...

Mold Facts Mold is Everywhere Mold spores are found both indoors and outdoors. They cannot be eliminated from indoor environments. Some mold spores will be airborne and some can be found on settled dust, although they will not grow if moisture is not present....

For many people, purchasing their home will be the single most expensive investment they make in their lifetime. It can seem daunting particularly if you are a first time home buyer. Home ownership also comes with the responsibility of maintaining it, and this is an...

Everybody likes new. The smell of a new home is awesome! But just because you like it, it doesn’t mean that’s what you’re looking for. Maybe you want a mid-century modern and all of the funky charm that sometimes came with it. Or the simple lines of a 60’s or 70’s...

If you’ve looked through the services we offer on our website you would have noticed we offer 4 point home inspections. Although a brief explanation is covered in the “Inspection Services” area of our website we thought we’d provide a bit more detail in this blog...

What is Radon and why should you get a Radon test? Radon is a radioactive gas that is produced by the natural decay of uranium found in soil, rock, and water throughout the United States. It moves up through the ground to the air above and can enter your home through...

The home buying process can be stressful - no doubt about it. Will our offer be accepted? Is the inspection going to reveal any landmines? Is the seller going to be flexible in negotiations or be a hardliner? Will we close on time? It's enough to make you lose sleep....