Types of Home Inspections – The Pre-Listing Inspection
For the next type of home inspection, let’s move onto the pre-listing inspection, also known as a seller’s inspection. WHO ORDERS...
10 October, 2019
Types of home inspections – Buyer’s Inspection
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...
12 September, 2019
All New Home Constructions Are Built to Code Though, Right?
Below are four critical points to understand how building codes are applied to residential house construction. Codes for New...
17 June, 2019
New Construction Home Inspections: Are They Necessary?
In the midst of the last recession that crippled the U.S. real estate economy, new construction home inspections virtually disappeared....
13 June, 2019
Checklist and Narrative Reports for Home Inspections
In the early years of the home inspection industry, home inspection reports consisted of a simple checklist, or a one-...
28 March, 2019
Is my Electric Panel Safe? (Part 2)
We previously discussed the Federal Pacific Electrical Circuit Breaker Panel (FPE), which was one of the most common panels in...
28 February, 2019
How to Negotiate Repairs After the Home Inspection
Having an offer accepted on a house you love can be an exciting time. However a real estate transaction is...
06 September, 2018
Water Pressure and Water Flow in Your Home
La Maison Homes and Inspections in Sarasota provide professional and certified home inspections for buyers and sellers. One of the many important things that we check during a home inspection is the water pressure and water flow. While everyone notices low water pressure, having high water pressure can also cause problems because it puts added stress on the pipes.
21 February, 2018
What Do Home Inspectors Look For in the Bathroom?
Home inspectors have over 1,600 things to examine during a home inspection. Bathrooms make up a large portion of these items, as they have a lot of potential for issues due to water leaks and possible microbial growth. Listed are just some of the major components inspectors look for in the bathroom during your home inspection:
19 February, 2018
