Light Fixture | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Light Fixture This DIY light is an easy cosmetic fix, but it could also be a potential safety concern for a homeowner. Although fully functioning, this is considered amateur wiring and a professional home inspector would make recommendations to consult with a qualified electrician for repairs and further evaluation.
Chair Leg Through The Floor | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Chair Leg Through The Floor Had to do a double take during this home inspection! Viewed from the basement, there was a chair leg in the ceiling that had protruded through the floor underneath the dining room. The funny thing is that it was loose, but they never took it out. The home had new […]
Dryer Vent | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Dryer Vent In this home inspection, a dryer vent was observed venting through the garage door, preventing the homeowners from opening it. Often home inspections uncover items that are not ideally designed, but do function. This is part of what makes the home inspection report so valuable to homebuyers.
Rusted and Foil | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Rusted and Foil Although most homebuyers could discern that something may not be right here, a professionally trained inspector can identify and report the defects. In this instance, the flue pipe for the water heater was not installed correctly. A home inspection report provided by a team of professionals enables clients to make an informed […]
Sink Foil Repair | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Sink Foil Repair There are a number of items that could be called out with this photo, but the most obvious is the fact that someone tried to repair this plumbing using aluminum foil! Often on home inspections, we come across items that seem silly and items that would be considered amateur plumbing. One more […]
HomeTeam Inspection Service’s Matt Cook Gives an Inside Look on Real Estate Market and Future of Home Inspections
HomeTeam Inspection Service’s Matt Cook Gives an Inside Look on Real Estate Market and Future of Home Inspections HomeTeam’s director of business development discusses the current state of real estate, the emerging concept of annual home health checkups and why the home service industry is booming. Matt Cook, the director of business development for HomeTeam […]
Breathe Easy: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters and Why Regular Checks Are Essential
Breathe Easy: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters and Why Regular Checks Are Essential Indoor air quality impacts health and comfort, with pollutants like mold, dust and allergens posing risks. Regular assessments help detect issues before they escalate. The quality of air within your home dramatically affects the health and comfort of those residing there. Given […]
Don’t Be a Target for Harassment or Stalking
Don’t Be a Target for Harassment or Stalking Real estate professionals have been victims of harassment or stalking behavior from clients and potential clients. Harassment occurs when a person subjects another to alarm by conveying a telephonic or written threat to inflict serious physical injury on that person or to commit a felony involving that […]
5 Steps to Painting Like a Pro
5 Steps to Painting Like a Pro Nothing transforms a home quite like a fresh coat of paint. In fact, painting your own house is one of the smartest and easiest DIY upgrades a homeowner can accomplish, especially as they find themselves spending more time at home. With 71% of homeowners undertaking improvement or renovation […]
Annual preventative furnace maintenance tips
Annual preventative furnace maintenance tips Thermostats nationwide are flipping from cool to heat mode. In fact, most Americans begin turning on their heat in September, and they are in full heat mode by the end of October, according to data from Resideo’s Honeywell Home smart thermostats. That shifts a month or two if you’re in […]
