Common Exposure Scenarios Asbestos exposure in your home can occur in different ways: DIY renovation, drilling through drywall or replacing an old pipe. The following scenarios describe how homeowners can expose themselves to asbestos at home. Attic insulation in older homes may contain...
Asbestos Safety Dos and Don’ts If you own an older home, take every precaution to avoid damaging materials that may contain asbestos. Even if a repair seems minor, you should hire a professional when asbestos may be present. Improper handling of safely...
For the next type of home inspection, let’s move onto the pre-listing inspection, also known as a seller’s inspection. WHO ORDERS THIS INSPECTION? This inspection is ordered by the homeowner(s) looking to put their house on the market, i.e. a “seller.” PURPOSE The purpose...
Types of home inspections – buyer’s inspection, seller’s pre-listing inspection, warranty inspection, or home maintenance inspection…what’s the difference anyway? When most people hear “home inspection,” they associate the term with the inspection done during the option period when buying a home....
Below are four critical points to understand how building codes are applied to residential house construction. Codes for New Construction Homes Are Just a Bare Minimum Requirement Building codes are a set of minimum standards by which constructing a home...
In the midst of the last recession that crippled the U.S. real estate economy, new construction home inspections virtually disappeared. For several years, there was too much available housing inventory at too low a price to make newly constructed homes...
In the early years of the home inspection industry, home inspection reports consisted of a simple checklist, or a one- or two-page narrative report. Be wary of inspection companies still using checklist reports. Checklist reports are just that; very little is...
Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to accommodate increased consumer expectations, and to provide more extensive information and protection to both inspectors and their clients. Development of Standards: Prior...
Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for homeowners who want to take advantage of the most up-to-date knowledge and systems in home...
This checklist will help the InterNACHI home inspector and 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...
We previously discussed the Federal Pacific Electrical Circuit Breaker Panel (FPE), which was one of the most common panels in North America from the 1950s to the 1980s. (Click to read that blog here). Your home’s Electrical Circuit Breaker Panel...
Circuits and wires carry electricity throughout the home like veins and arteries carry blood to organs and limbs. Just as blood keeps the body alive, electricity keeps televisions on, computers powered. Electricity cannot travel throughout a home unless the electrical...
Once your offer has been accepted, the next step is getting through your inspections. As the buyer, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared & know what to expect -- and we’re here to help with that. We’ve compiled a list...
Nothing beats the charm of an older home, however when in the market to buy or sell an older home there are a few things you should be aware of that may prove to be costly, unsafe and prevent your...
Having an offer accepted on a house you love can be an exciting time. However a real estate transaction is never complete until closing day. Sales fall through for many reasons, but many are related to issues that are found...
If you are ready to sell your home, the home inspection is a critical component in the success of that sale. Issues that arise during the home inspection can cause potential buyers to lower the offer or cancel the sale...
Home inspectors must check over 1,600 features in the home. You might be wondering what exactly we are looking for in different areas of the house. This post focuses on what our home inspectors look for in the kitchen. - Countertops:...
Is it time for an update to the bathroom in your home? The bathroom is one of the most popular rooms to remodel and brings one of the highest returns on investment when selling your home. Here are some bathroom...
Hardwood floors are always a timeless choice when you are looking for flooring for your new home or considering a remodel. It looks great and stands the test of time. However, hardwood flooring can be pricey, require a lot of...
Buying a home is one of the biggest decision of your life, therefore you need to make sure the home you are buying is well-built and safe and sound for you and your family. That’s why having a home inspection is such a necessary part of the process, you need to know what you are buying.
La Maison Home Inspections in Sarasota and Manatee County provide professional, certified home inspections for both buyers and sellers. We also provide different types of inspections that provide valuable insight into the technical condition of the home. Following are several types of inspections you might need when buying or selling a home:La Maison Home Inspections provide professional and certified home inspections in the Sarasota/Manatee region. We also build custom homes, so we know what to look for and what issues are important. Buying a home is a large investment, possibly the largest...
Sarasota Termite Inspections by LaMaison Homes Termites are sometimes referred to as the “silent destroyer” because they can be secretly hiding and thriving in your home without any noticeable external signs of damage. Termites consume cellulose-based plant materials and all homes,...
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