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Home Standards: Providing a Higher Standard of Service
Forrest Ruel Checking Air Handler in an 86,000 Sq Ft Commercial Inspection
A Clean Chimney is a Safe Chimney
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...
Question- Can a lightbulb start a fire? Answer- YES!- Steve Vacha
Return on Investment
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...
Cast Iron Sewer Lines- Dave Six
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 this dying art...
Downspouts that Drain onto Sidewalks- Steve Vacha
Downspouts that drain onto service walks can create hazardous conditions. There are solutions for this.
Inspection Limited by Personal Possessions- Dave Six
This inspection was seriously limited by personal possessions!
The Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection
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...
