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What Building Owners Need to Know About Lead Dangers in Old Properties
You are purchasing or renting a beautiful old house, or an apartment building, perhaps dating back to the 1950s or 1960s. It's got character. However, what if there were an unseen threat behind the peeling paint? The risk is real. In the United States, tens of...
Why Pre-Listing Inspections Help You Sell Faster and Avoid Deal Breakers
If you are about to close your home deal, you want to see it through without any snags. Imagine a buyer falls for your place, makes an offer, and then withdraws it because the home inspection revealed some ugly surprise. So, now you are back to square one, chasing...
How Do You Prevent Radon in Your Home
Radon isn’t something homeowners think about every day, but it should be. This invisible, odorless gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung...
How Much Does Mold in the Home Devalue It
Imagine walking through your dream home. It looks great, has spacious rooms, an updated kitchen, and a beautiful backyard. Everything is perfect, until you notice a slight musty odor or a fuzzy spot under the sink. That’s not just a cleaning issue; it’s mold. And, it...
11 Signs of Hidden Mold in the House and How to Find Them
You wake up one morning feeling groggy, fatigued, and even with a slight hacking cough. You are sick, but it isn't flu season. The culprit is hidden in plain sight; yes, you guessed it right - it’s mold. That furtive fungus, often found behind walls, under floors, or...
How Sewer Scope Inspections Save You Thousands in Repairs
Do you know what lies beneath your turf? The vast majority of homeowners do not, until a sewer line gives out. That's when sewer scope inspection becomes a real hero. It is an easy test capable of revealing harm when it is more manageable and saving tens of thousands...
Get a Sewer Scope Inspection Before Buying a Home: What You Need to Know
It is quite normal to get overly excited when finding a new home in the market. You will dream about cooking in the kitchen, sitting in the backyard, and adorning each room in your style. But beneath all that charm and curb appeal, there’s one crucial step that many...
Do Home Inspectors Check For Mold In A Home Inspection
At last, you have found the right home. The beautiful two-story house features an ideal kitchen, a lovely backyard, and a touch of personality. Everything is picture-perfect until your agent casually states, "Make sure you ask about mold from the home inspector."...
What Home Inspectors Look for in New Construction Homes in Detroit
It's fun to purchase a new house in Detroit; the house has new paint, new appliances, and a new layout that suits your lifestyle. However, here is a good dose of reality: because it is new, it does not imply that it is perfect. That's where a new construction home...
Do I Really Need a Camera Inspection of My Sewer Line
Sewer lines aren’t exactly dinner table conversation. However, if there’s a problem beneath the surface, you’ll notice it right away with slow drains, foul smells, or even flooding in your basement. At that point, most homeowners start asking, “Is a sewer camera...
What Is The Role Of Sewage And Ejector Pumps In Commercial Building Maintenance
Imagine yourself managing a busy restaurant, a high-rise office building, or a multi-story shopping mall. People are bustling about, and everything appears well-organized. But, deep down, in the shadows of a basement or below the concrete, something is working quietly...
Mold Testing Explained: How to Keep Your Home Safe
Mold works stealthily in hidden and moist areas of homes, causing health problems. It is not easily detectable and remains hidden until it’s too late. That’s why testing for mold in homes is so important. In fact, mold testing is essential for homeowners in all...