by Home Standards | Nov 26, 2019 | Buildings Exterior
Weekly meeting with the local ASHI group: meeting discussed how decks put together with lag bolts and deck screws are sometimes never tightened.
by Jon Vacha | Jul 19, 2019 | Heating and Air
Air Conditioners last longer and run more efficiently if they are properly maintained and cared for. We recommend having a professional HVAC company service the A/C once a year. Most people don’t follow that recommendation. Here are a few A/C maintenance tips for...
by Jon Vacha | Apr 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Light vs darkness – it is a theme repeated often. If sales are about building relationships, guiding a client to make informed decisions is key. We all instinctively can tell when someone is open and honest and trying to supply us with the information we...
by Jon Vacha | Feb 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you have a leaky tire, you might go to an auto-mechanic to get a repair. If that mechanic’s recommendation for repair is a new steel rim, a new axle and 4 new tires at a total cost of $4,000.00, would you think of getting a second opinion? I have inspected too many...
by Steve Vacha | Jan 22, 2019 | Newsletters
Many moons ago when I was a high school educator, a popular expression with us teachers was, “They will walk through the doors of your expectations”. Home buyers’ expectations are shaped by the people, including agents, lenders and home inspectors that they are...
by Jon Vacha | Dec 5, 2018 | Attics, Newsletters
Many homeowners are increasingly conscious of the benefits of improving the thermal rating of their homes. Recently at the GO-ASHI meeting, Todd from USA Insulation spoke to our group of ASHI inspectors about some of the ins and outs of an existing residential home’s...
by Jon Vacha | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
I recently went an entire half of a work day not realizing my phone was still on airplane mode. I finished my inspection 20 minutes early and I had an overwhelming sense of clarity and focus with regard to that home inspection. I had not been distracted by emails...
by Steve Vacha | Aug 20, 2018 | Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Newsletters, Roof, Siding
Most buyers tend to spend most of their time looking at the interior of a house during a showing. Interior finishes and floorplans are most important in many peoples’ minds. At times, harsh weather such as extreme heat, cold or rain and snow can keep people from...
by Steve Vacha | Jul 15, 2018 | Newsletters
At Home Standards Inspection Services our goal is to provide the training to enable our inspectors to be the best in the area. This starts with on the job shadowing, and continues with cross training between inspectors and the sharing of information on a daily basis....
by Home Standards | Jun 15, 2018 | Attics, Mold, Newsletters, Safety
On a 12-year-old house, this is the top of the drywall in the garage as seen from the attic getting condensation from the nail heads, which is dripping onto the drywall and causing small mold spots.
