by Home Standards | May 27, 2018 | Newsletters
Tim Krof Prior to becoming a home inspector I spent over 10 years working as a project manager for new construction homes. I know the pressure a builder can feel to complete the project on time. I also saw the stress a new build can put on a buyer. There’s no question...
by Home Standards | Mar 1, 2018 | Appliances, Electric, Electronics, Newsletters, Safety
by Steve Vacha President Email Steve It is estimated that a normal house receives up to 4,000 electrical surges every year. Ever wonder why your dishwasher or microwave suddenly stopped working one day? Electrical surges may be the hidden culprit. My new home’s...
by Home Standards | Feb 14, 2018 | Chimney, Fireplace, Heating and Air, Newsletters, Safety
by Tim Krof Home Standards Inspection Services Email Tim What a great Holiday Season! I hope everyone enjoyed good times with family and friends! I had an interesting time this year when a relative tried to start the traditional holiday fire after...
by Steve Vacha | Jan 28, 2018 | Newsletters
When purchasing a home there are certain expenses that are of great value to the home buyer. Appraisals help banks to be confident they can loan large amounts of money to buyers. The appraisal fee is a good return on investment. Real estate agents’ fees are another...
by Home Standards | Jan 23, 2018 | Basement, Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, Newsletters, Plumbing, Safety
While inspecting a 127 yr old commercial building in Missouri Valley I saw some real “artwork”. We still see a lot of cast iron sewer lines, however these had recently been resealed with the traditional lead/oakum seals. It has become very rare to see...
by Home Standards | Jan 9, 2018 | Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Newsletters, Safety
Downspouts that drain onto service walks can create hazardous conditions. There are solutions for this.
by Home Standards | Jan 4, 2018 | Basement, Laundry Rooms, Newsletters, Safety
This inspection was seriously limited by personal possessions!
by Home Standards | Jan 3, 2018 | Newsletters, Prelisting Inspections
By Jon Vacha Vice President, Home Standards Inspection Services EMAIL JON By being proactive and investing in a pre-listing inspection a seller can enjoy many benefits. The inspection can help the seller avoid surprises and identify and prioritize the list of concerns...
