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
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
Is my Electric Panel Safe?
Circuits and wires carry electricity throughout the home like veins and arteries carry blood to organs and limbs. Just as...
21 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
Should you check for Chinese Drywall?
Are you buying a home and wondering should you check for Chinese drywall? La Maison Home Inspections in Sarasota have trained inspectors to spot signs of Chinese drywall. This drywall can cause health problems as well as damage to appliance and copper wiring. Depending on when and where the house was built, you may want to have an inspection done for Chinese drywall.
27 March, 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
Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector
Getting a home inspection done is an essential part of buying a home, and it is important that you as the buyer understand the process. If you can be present for the inspection, it can be a great learning experience. Asking questions and being involved can make you feel more comfortable about deciding on the home. Here are some questions we recommend you ask your home inspector:
13 February, 2018
