by Hitch Heslen | Mar 17, 2021 | Mold and Remediation
Mold Testing To begin with, if you have any suspicions your home may have mold it’s a good idea to have a mold test by a certified inspector. It can be hidden in walls, wallpaper or paneling. It can be invisible, lurking ehind ceiling tiles or in carpet and...
by Hitch Heslen | Apr 22, 2020 | Garages, Home Inspections, Roofing
Supporting Structure Garages can have obvious problems and less obvious problems. Any apparent alterations to the supporting structure, for instance the trusses, require the approval of a structural engineer or architect. The same for any joists, cross beams, or...
by Hitch Heslen | Dec 14, 2019 | Basements, Home Inspections, Mold and Remediation
Basements are often below grade and carry a high risk of water intrusion. Soil absorbs moisture during rainfall and releases in into the basement through any cracks in the foundation, resulting in leaks. Water can also end up in the basement through something called...
by Hitch Heslen | Jun 27, 2019 | Home Inspections
Are You Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but, depending on the findings, it may have the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information over a short period of time. Your inspection...
by Hitch Heslen | May 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon! If your home is new ask if it has been tested and if radon resistant construction methods were used. Even low levels less than 4 pCi/L are risky and can be reduced. The EPA estimates radon causes...