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 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!