A2Z Home Inspections Blog

NAHB 2007 Report Invaluable list of the approximate life expectancies of home components.Alarms, Intrusion System – 14 yearsAlarms/Detectors, Smoke – 12 yearsAlarms, Combination (Smoke/fire/intrusion) – 10 yearsAir Conditioner, Central – 15 years (newer units may last longer)Air Conditioner, Roof...

True depiction of a conversation I had with someone last month: Here is the scenario - your talking "shop" with a real estate colleague when the subject of mouse droppings comes up. He says: It's not your job to note droppings!Droppings are not a part of the "home"You are not a licensed extermina...

A few tips on septics ..... please feel free to add anything I may have omitted.Proper Maintenance can help you save aggravation and money in the long run!1. Falling septic system can be a threat to public health and the environment, especially your drinking water supply or nearby recreational wa...