by Mike Patton | Mar 13, 2020 | Foundation Problems, Home Exteriors, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, News, Safe & Healthy Home
Being able to identify water damage is increasingly important as this will help you avoid mold infestation and costly renovations. If you are in the market to purchase a home, hire a home inspector. The inspector will check for any signs of water damage. Water damage...
by Mike Patton | Feb 13, 2020 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
You don’t have to be a chemistry major to know that the presence of Radon gas is something you don’t want in your home. Radon is a colorless, inert radioactive gas that is slowly released during the breakdown, or natural decay, of uranium in the ground. This gas...
by Mike Patton | Oct 9, 2019 | Foundation Problems, Home Maintenance
We’re all guilty of it….we only see what is front and center…the obvious. However, when it comes to our homes, we need to be aware of all parts of the house – whether seen or unseen. It’s a simple truth that most people focus on things they see at eye level. Whether...
by Mike Patton | Sep 3, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
As a homeowner, you need to protect your property from pests. Termites are a common threat to buildings and can destroy the structural integrity of your home over time. In order to protect your property and prevent wood-destroying insects, it’s important to know...
by Mike Patton | Sep 2, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
A builder’s warranty inspection is a thorough inspection of your newly constructed home that you order before the warranty expires. Most builders provide a 12-month warranty that covers defects with workmanship and materials. Anything that is discovered or goes...