Uninsulated walls lose heat more quickly to the outdoors. This heat loss can cause Drafts across the floor, Discomfort from loss of body heat to cold wall surfaces, higher heating costs, Condensation on the interior surfaces and ideal conditions for mold growth, mildew and decay, and condensation within the wall cavity. Insulating the wall increases […]

Radiation Radon And Your kitchen Counter Top. OK So you ask what’s he talking about. We often complete radiation checks on granite counter tops in kitchens and food prep areas. For the most part reading are lower than one would find in most background radiation readings. However yesterday we took a reading on a granite […]

When a house is bought or sold in San Antonio, a home inspection is a common practice. This alerts both homeowners and buyers to the condition of the property in question. When you are in need of a home inspection in California, you should only choose those Home Inspectors who have achieved a Master Home […]

When you need to get the very most for your home it  is important to be prepared. Here are some key points to getting  the best  inspection results  for your home. Exterior Trim all vegetation 12 inches away from home or garage. Keep earth 6 inches below/away from siding, foundation vents, stucco weep screed while […]

There have been several inspectors reporting nails popping on asphalt roof system these days. Take a look at the pictures above. You can see just below one shingle a nail that is working it’s way back out. Is this the work of aliens working to conspire against home sellers? Or is it something more sinister? […]

Price Shopping Or Inspector Shopping How much do you charge for a basic home inspection? This is often the first question prospective First time home buyers ask me when they call. Most first time home buyers spend 3 to 6 months shopping for a new home and  3 to 6 min choosing a home inspector. […]

How Much for a Roof Inspection? We are in  late October and San Antonio has started get it’s share of rain. If you’ve waited till now to have your roof inspected, understand inspection costs have gone up, along with repair cost. If you’re already experiencing water leaks in your home there is probably no real […]

Well it’s November in San Antonio, TX and the rainy weather is upon us. As a professional home inspector I like to offer some basic maintenance tips that will help you get through winter with ease. Tip #1: Window maintenance Wood Windows:  Older wood sash windows may need  prep and paint of the mutton’s and […]

Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher Tips! This appliance maintenance tip is for the dishwasher and garbage disposal here’s where a lot of people get into trouble. Take a look at this picture. You will notice a high concentration of mold in the cabinet. Many of us keep a lot of products under the kitchen sink. We […]

Tis the season for us to bring in our fresh Christmas trees from the outdoors. Often people placed their Christmas tree in front of a large window at the front of their home. Others may place their tree somewhere as a focal point in their living room or entry area. Here are 5 safety tips. […]