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What may cause a home to fail an inspection? There are several items that combined may give your home a low score after an inspection. Any one of these on it's own may not be enough but combined you may have to negotiate with a seller to remedy these shortcomings.

Why is January Radon Awareness Month? Winter is the time of year where Radon Gas accumulates in homes due to the decreased flow of fresh air.

Mold can be a serious issue in homes that spend long winter months sealed up. Mold inspections can help determine trouble spots and may provide easy solutions to a mold issue remedy.

Radon gas should be tested for particularly in the winter months. If you live in the upper Midwest especially radon gas can accumulate in homes due to lack of fresh air introduction.

A proper and thorough home inspection includes all mechanical systems such as HVAC Plumbing Electrical etc. Plumbing issue s can lead to large cash drains. Make sure your home inspector knows plumbing inside and out.

When a Home Inspector finds Mold and recommends a further evaluation what should the realtor and buyer/seller do?

The purpose of a home inspection is to find any major or minor issues with the house. Some inspections turn out fine with only minor problems that can easily be fixed. Other times, big issues such as electrical, plumbing, and structural or mold will come up.

With a good home energy audit report, you should get a scope of work that prioritizes the improvements you could make based on their cost effectiveness. Air sealing and duct sealing are usually at the top of the list of energy improvements, though combustion safety issues trump energy efficiency.

Home energy inspections by a certified inspector Consider hiring a Professional Home Inspection Company and get a grip on your monthly energy costs.   Included in your home inspection may be basic home energy audits like checking for door and window trim insulation the rubber gaskets that help closed doors and windows maintain a tight seal. There are a lot of little things to look for as well.   Any access to the interior of a home such as a cable TV wire going from outside to inside should...

You wouldn’t see a healthcare professional without confirming their credentials and license, would you? The same should apply for a home inspector.