Mold is a type of fungus that can grow almost anywhere. From your home to outside, there are many possibilities where you can be exposed to mold. Because mold can grow quickly and remain unnoticed at times, it’s important to know the signs of mold exposure. Most people tend to have sensitivities to mold growth,… Read more »
Here are some common problems found during New Jersey home inspections that both buyers and sellers should be aware of. Some of them are minor, but some are a big enough problem that could change the price of the home or at least the potential buyers of the home. Here’s a few common problems found… Read more »
Today, a report in the news about a Florida man who fell in a sinkhole and most likely lost his life has us thinking about sinkholes – how they occur, and what there is to do to find out if your home in susceptible for a sinkhole to occur. First – sinkholes are prevalent in… Read more »
Don’t think about having an inspection with someone who isn’t ASHI Certified. In this video out of First Coast News in Jacksonville, Fla., ASHI Member David Sorge tells us why it’s necessary your home inspector needs to be ASHI or else you don’t really know who you’re dealing with. Both Michael Dominianni and his son… Read more »
The water is gone, but the mold remains. Thousands of people are returning to their homes to discover mold, which can lead to a variety of health problems what include aggravating or exasperating coughs, colds and asthma they already have. Some of these people have no choice, because they have nowhere else to go and… Read more »
Inspections after Superstorm Sandy Now more than ever will you need an inspection after Superstorm Sandy and the Nor’easter that barreled through last week. Water, especially moving water, is the most erosive force in nature, and goes for water, lots of water flowing in to your home during the massive storms the past two weeks…. Read more »
When buying a home, plan on going to your inspection with your inspector. It’s always important to follow along and see what your inspector is seeing, which can be a lot to take in. Here’s a typical inspection checklist and report we follow when conducting our inspections. Now these inspection list may seem long, but… Read more »