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The winter weather is slowly approaching the Minneapolis area this year but make no mistake it will come. As you scramble to replace the winter coats that your children have outgrown and locate lost gloves, scarves and mittens, you might also find yourself adjusting the thermostat of your home in order to make you and your family more comfortable after having to brave the frigid temps that Minnesota is famous for. If you notice that you not quite as comfortable in your home as you have been in p...

Most homeowners understand the importance of a value appraisal and general inspection before making their purchase as a means of protecting their investment interest in the home, but rarely do people realize the need for continued follow up inspection services as a means of catching potential problems before they cause a need for much more expensive repairs. The foundation is arguably the most important aspect of the building as if it is compromised it can be a potential reason to condemn the ho...

Every homeowner understands the importance of an inspection before purchase as it protects your investment and warns of any potential problems and future expenses. You should be aware inspections don’t end at the time of purchase. Ongoing inspections find potential problems before they become expensive repairs while maintaining the home as a safe place for you and your family to live.

Everybody knows the importance of a home inspection before making the purchase. Especially with older homes, it helps provide information toward the value before placing a bid. With newer homes you may not think an inspection is so important, because it passed code inspection. Nothing can be further from the truth. Code inspection is different from what a private inspector does to inform you before actually buying the home in question.

With the winter season baring down on the Minneapolis area, you and your family are probably spending more time indoors. The beginning of the school year, too, means that families spend a greater amount of time inside completing homework and other school-related projects. As the holidays approach, you will be inside eating, watching the big game and otherwise celebrating time with your immediate and extended family, as well as your friends.

Your house is the most important purchase and investment you can make. You and your family live there, so if it isn’t up to your standards or doesn’t meet your needs life can be miserable. In some cases laws may apply that protect you from making a bad purchase, but just as important is the idea you protect yourself. It’s simpler and more effective to have the house inspected privately before your purchase than to deal with problems later be it with the home or the seller.

If you’re thinking about purchasing a new home, we recommend that you get a home inspection before you sign the papers. A professional inspection can give you peace of mind - and even could end up saving your thousands of dollars in the long run.

Mold in your home can cause structural damage and more importantly can cause ill health. Young children and elderly people tend to have problems with mold in the home. Anyone with pre-existing breathing problems such as asthma can be especially vulnerable, as can somebody with allergy problems. Mold is easier to treat if caught in the beginning stages rather than waiting until it begins to cause serious problems within the home and for the residents.

Purchasing your new home is a big event for you. More than simply having the perfect location, it’s important that the home you choose is move-in ready. Unfortunately, the major components of any home are tucked away, either in a wall, the attic, or below the subfloors. So, how can you ensure that the home you are about to purchase is up to par and won’t result in expensive repairs after you move in your new home? You avoid household repairs by finding the right home inspector.

You may think an inspection is something you do when buying a house and you would be right as that’s an important way to protect your investment. Inspections before purchase are a large part of every inspector’s job, but there is more to it than that. Ongoing inspections save money by finding and solving routine maintenance problems before they become a major (read- more expensive) problem.