Darrin CardFeb 93 minWater Damaged Electrical PanelsFind out what your inspector looks for and how to handle a water damaged electrical panel in this informatinve post.
Darrin CardMar 10, 20194 minDissecting You Home InspectionThe most frequently asked questions I get from my clients is “what are you going to inspect”? It seems that most people are confused as to what, exactly, a h...
Darrin CardMar 7, 20197 minHire a home inspector like you would a hairdresserSince becoming a home inspector, I have noticed that many homebuyers are confused by the home inspection process. Let’s be honest, hiring a home inspector of...
Darrin CardFeb 7, 20194 minCleaning Your ShinglesOf all the items I see on my home inspections one of the most prevalent has to be shingles which are being slowly destroyed by moss, algae, and other microbi...
Darrin CardFeb 2, 20193 minThese Gutters are a Pain- Nail and FerrulIn the 1980's and 1990's it was really popular to install gutters using a nail and ferrul or spike and ferrul hanging system. These are still used today, how...
Darrin CardFeb 2, 20193 minWet Basement? Check out your downspout extensions!Ever go down into your basement only to be horrified to find water seeping through the walls? Its a terrible feeling to see water in your home, knowing it i...
Darrin CardFeb 2, 20192 minHow Much Does It CostDoing home inspections I get this questions a lot, "how much is this going to cost me?". Giving out estimates on site can be tricky and a liability. As hom...
Darrin CardFeb 2, 20192 minDrafty BasementsMost of the clients of my home inspection business know how much money they can save on heating and cooling if they have the proper amount of insulation in t...