by Home Standards | Nov 22, 2024 | New Construction, Home Inspections
Why New Construction Homes Need Inspections Steve Vacha | Vice President | Home Standards Inspection Services In today’s fast-growing housing market, new homes are being built at a rapid pace. These homes are crucial to accommodate population growth and to free up...
by Home Standards | Nov 20, 2024 | HVAC, Attics, Heating and Air, Home Inspections, Insulation
Why Whole House Fans are Useful and How We Inspect Them Jon Vacha | Vice President | Home Standards Inspection Services Whole house fans can be a fantastic addition to your home, especially during seasons with hot days and cool evenings. These fans work by pulling...
by Home Standards | Oct 21, 2024 | Appliances, Heating and Air, HVAC
The Essential Role of Condensation Pumps in Your Home Heating and Cooling System Jon Vacha | Vice President | Home Standards Inspection Services Today, I want to share some crucial insights about condensation pumps and why they play an essential role in maintaining...
by Home Standards | Oct 8, 2024 | New Construction, Radon, Safety
The Truth About Passive Radon Systems in New Construction Steve Vacha | Owner & Inspector | Home Standards Inspection Services During a recent home inspection, I came across a rough-in pipe installed into a sump pit, as per today’s building codes. This is...
by Home Standards | Oct 8, 2024 | Commercial Property Inspections
Understanding the Importance of Restaurant Plumbing Maintenance: A Recent Inspection Experience By Aaron Nilius, Commercial Property Inspector at Commercial Standards As a commercial property inspector, I come across a variety of unique challenges when evaluating...
by Home Standards | Apr 24, 2024 | Garage, Doors
Ensuring Safety and Longevity: The Importance of Addressing Rust on Garage Door Guide Rails In the world of home maintenance, specific problems might seem minor at first glance but can develop into significant issues if neglected. One such problem, commonly...
by Home Standards | Dec 12, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Home Inspections
As young men, my friends and I drove gas-guzzling muscle cars that often belched foul-smelling exhaust when we pushed them hard. My ‘69 GTO was a blast to drive, but as I matured I came to understand the need for more sustainable solutions, both for my wallet and our...
by Jon Vacha | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Flashing missing – can allow moisture to get being the synthetic stucco which can lead to mold. Below the flashing is there, but it doesn’t quite kick the water into the gutter. Moisture staining, mildew growth was evident on the stone below. Below, this...
by Home Standards | May 23, 2023 | Home Inspections, Attics, Electric, Electronics
While inspecting a home from the 1950s, Jon discovered common (for that era) push-button light switches, with relay box in the attic. Always fun to come across unusual home features like these while we do our work....
by Home Standards | Jan 18, 2023 | Basement, Home Inspections, Plumbing
Inspector Jon recently discovered a broken main drain in a home …and through the broken area you can easily see water from the bathroom upstairs draining through. This corroded pipe is out of view, tucked away behind the furnace and water heater. As professional...
