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Pre-Listing Inspections
A Pre-Listing Inspection is a home inspection performed for a Seller by a home inspector prior to the Seller listing
Cleaning Service For Landlords
Cleaning Service For Landlords and Property Managers Our recently opened sister company, Home Clean Home, provides end of tenancy or
Double Neutrals
Two Neutral Wires Under One Terminal Lug So why is more than one neutral wire occupying the same terminal lug
Double Taps
Double Taps Double Taps – probably the most common home inspector call out of all time. So what’s the big
Abandoned Cisterns
Abandoned Cisterns Abandoned cisterns should be drained and filled with sand. They are a liability to the home’s owners –
Should You Get A Mold Test?
Should you get a mold test done during your home inspection? We visually look for mold during the general inspection
Online Home Inspection Pricing and Scheduling
Online Instant Pricing And Scheduling In the past we were focused on answering our phone 9 out of 10 times
Lead in Water Testing
As we all know, Lead is a toxin and small children or pregnant mother exposure to it can negatively impact
Who Comes First – You or Your Agent?
Below is a link to one of our recent inspections we did for a client. The Realtor wasn’t too happy
What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection?
There are no mandatory fixes required after a home inspection other than what is negotiated between the buyer and the
How long does a home inspection take?
Anywhere from 45 minutes to 8 hours or more. The on-site inspection time depends on many factors such as the
How much does a home inspection cost?
It typically depends on several variables. The first being the experience level of the home inspector. New to the industry
Our Reports
We use a commercially available report writing system called Spectora which is an html or web based platform available to
Lead Pipes In Cleveland
Lead water supply pipes in the Cleveland Ohio area if present in a home are usually the main supply line
Hire an Inspector For a Non-Real Estate Purchase?
Under what conditions might it be in your best interest to hire a home inspector if you are not buying
Termites And Poured Foundation Walls
Anyone who thinks termites can’t infiltrate brick sided homes, poured cement foundations, or block foundations – here is a surprise.
Income Property Inspections
We love doing income or rental property inspections for local, out of state, or out of country investors. Income properties
Should I follow my home inspector around during my home inspection?
In our opinion, that is a bad idea – for several reasons: 1.) it is distracting for the inspector –
Investor Portfolio Inspections
Because we are a multi-inspector company, we are able to handle large property investment portfolios in a detailed, thorough, and
Seller Paid VA WDI Inspections
If a Seller accepts an offer from a Buyer with VA financing, The VA requires the Seller to pay for
Should you get a sanitary sewer line camera inspection?
A big potential hidden cost when purchasing an older home is having to replace or repair sections of the underground
Higher Radon Test Level Factors
We are asked all the time what factors do we think drive higher radon levels in a home in NE
Licensed Home Inspectors In NE Ohio
In case you were wondering – there are 215 licensed home inspectors in North East Ohio as of today (10/12/2021).
Inspector Licenses and Certifications Explained
Inspector Licenses and Certifications Explained The state of Ohio passed the home inspector licensing law in 2019. Here is the
What is a Home Inspection?
What is a Home Inspection? It is a documented general review by a qualified and state licensed inspector of the
Radon Information
Radon Information Radon Information NE Ohio Radon Gas Information – Re-Printed From the Ohio EPA Web Site Found all over
How To Choose A Home Inspector
How To Choose A Home Inspector Not all home inspectors are created equal. Of course they all should be licensed
How to Chlorinate a Well
How to Chlorinate a Well You will need 2 gallons of Clorox bleach and a hose that reaches from an