Home Inspector Chesapeake VA | A Premier Home Inspection
Table of Contents Fall is the second peak of the real estate season in Hampton Roads. Buyers who started searching in the spring but didn’t close are circling back. Relocating military families are making decisions before new duty assignments kick in. And buyers who want to close before year-end are moving fast. If you’re buying […]
Home Inspection in Chesapeake & Virginia Beach | Buyer Guide
Table of Contents Buying A Home In Chesapeake Or Virginia Beach? What Hampton Roads Buyers Need To Know Before Closing The Hampton Roads real estate market — spanning Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Peninsula — is one of the most dynamic in Virginia. Military relocation, a growing civilian economy, and demand for […]
Hampton Roads Late Summer Home Checklist
Table of Contents Late Summer Home Maintenance Checklist For Hampton Roads Homeowners — What To Do Before Fall Late August in Hampton Roads has its own particular character. The humidity is still high, tropical systems are still a real possibility, and underneath all of it, there’s just the faintest hint that fall is eventually coming. […]
Chinese Drywall Warning Signs in Virginia Beach
Chinese drywall issues show up in a few clear ways. A rotten-egg smell that won’t go away. Copper wiring turning black behind your outlets. Appliances that keep failing for no clear reason. If your Hampton Roads home was built or remodeled between 2001 and 2009, these signs are worth checking out. A Premier Home Inspection […]
6 Essential Tips for Protecting Your Home Against Water Damage | A Premier Home Inspection
Water damage can cause significant financial and emotional stress for homeowners. Water damage can wreak havoc on your property and belongings, from leaky roofs to burst pipes. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your home and prevent water damage. This blog post will share six essential tips to safeguard your home against water damage. […]
Benefits of a Home Inspection
The Benefits of a Home Inspection Are you planning to buy a new home? Or maybe you’re selling your current one? Whatever your situation may be, a home inspection can provide you with valuable insights about the property. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the benefits of a home inspection and why it’s an essential […]
Location of water shutoffs!
Water Shutoff Let’s say you’re in the middle of dinner…. suddenly you hear the sound of running water coming form upstairs… but everyone is at the dinner table…. what could it be? You run upstairs to investigate only to find water a water puddle in the hall, the carpet is wall and carpet is soaked. […]
Upgrading Ungrounded Outlets
Upgrading ungrounded outlets is important because between 1920 and 1960, tens of thousands of houses built in the United States. Almost all of them had two-prong outlets. Many of them still do. If you live in a house with two-prong outlets, you might want to consider an upgrade. You are at risk for more than […]
Handrail Safety
Handrail Safety What do the 3 photos above have in common? Stairs? Handrails? Bad handrails? No Handrails? A little of each… there’s no handrail on this long run of stairs to a basement. There are the front steps with the ladder-type of handrail with a 2×4 on top. And then there’s another short run with […]
Crawlspace Insulation
During my home inspections, I often come across insulation in the crawlspace. Usually, clients are trying to increase energy efficiency in their home, which is understandable. Sometimes this insulation causes more harm than good. It does help with energy when in good condition, but doesn’t stop or block the airflow. Incorrectly installed insulation that has deteriorated […]