by Home Standards | Jun 23, 2022 | Attics, Home Inspections, Pests, Roof, Wildlife
Inspector Aaron discovered a bat mitigation system while inspecting the roof of a house recently. 🦇🦇🦇 This is a one-way door device designed to aid in the removal of bats from inside buildings. The tube allows bats to exit the structure at dusk...
by Home Standards | Jun 15, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Home Inspections, Plumbing, Siding
During a recent home inspection, inspector Paul discovered a faulty hose bib (probably damaged from freezing during the winter). When shutting off the pressure, it leaks between the siding and the foundation and comes out under the dryer vent. We will recommend they...
by Home Standards | Jun 10, 2022 | Attics, Home Inspections
During a recent inspection of a home built approximately 20 years ago, inspector Aaron discovered an attic truss that has been cut and no longer serving its purpose. We find many things like this during our times exploring spaces homeowners typically don’t...
by Home Standards | Jun 2, 2022 | Home Inspections, Post-Close Inspections
Did you buy a house without an inspection and now you want to know what you bought? Having an inspection post-close is becoming more and more common in this market. Learn about the condition of your new home, what requires maintenance or may need some updating in the...