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.
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...