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Steps prior to an infrared inspection When you do book an infrared inspection with me, I ask that you please have the home prepared in order to alleviate any problems during my thermal inspection. To achieve the maximum benefit of your infrared inspection, please follow these tips below prior to ...

Infrared imaging is an older technology, but has a new application that works wonders - In your home!   It's been around for ages and used in applications ranging from transportation, industrial, manufacturing, animal health care, military and building sciences. But now it's used to find defects ...

Below are the most recognized Home Inspector associations in no particular order:  INACHI – International Association of Certified Home InspectorsASHI- American Society of Home InspectorsNAHI – National Association of Home InspectorsHIF – Housing Inspection Foundation   There are many inspectors ...

The importance of proper deck construction Recent TN deck collapse - Link Recent SC deck accident - Link Many consumers and home owners don't think it will ever happen to them. When you think about it, most decks aren't used on an everyday basis. But it only takes that one 4th of July gathering o...

Can I come too? That is a question I hear all too frequently. It never fails that a customer asks if they can accompany me on the inspection. My immediate response, "yes". Any inspector that tells you "no", I would strongly recommend interviewing a few other inspectors until you find the right on...

Unfortunately meth is an increasing problem across the US. Here in Atlanta the trend continues to go up, it's the fastest growing drug problem in Atlanta. But on the upside, the "cooking" of meth locally is decreasing. You might think that most meth "labs" are in the inner city, nothing could be...

Electrical safety is many times overlooked. When in fact it's one of the most important safety hazards in your home. With todays technology it seems as though everything needs power. If you own a computer you know what I'm talking about. Go ahead take a peak behind your computer desk and count t...

Dewinterizing Your Home Guide By Brian K Doles of Colby Handyman Services & Inspections Definitions: Winterize – To prepare a homes plumbing system for colder winter months. De-Winterize – To “charge” the plumbing system for everyday use. Charge – To fill piping with water. Many foreclosed homes ...

Reliable - that may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information. Dependable - capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee. It's amazing how many other services out there don't understand the above two definitions. My la...

I'm very interested in knowing how realtors, appraisers, inspectors, lending agents, etc. feel about the comment below.Our industry standards now warrant an inspection within weeks of the closing. Talk about a few stress filled weeks! I mean you'll need to bite nails till you get the report, then...