HVAC Systems That Work but Dont Perform
A forced-air system that turns on, runs through its cycle, and shuts off normally has passed a basic operational test. For…
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What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Differ From a Furnace
Heat pumps are becoming increasingly common in homes across the country, and buyers and homeowners frequently encounter them without having a…
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Water Heater Types Tank vs Tankless and What Inspectors Evaluate
Water heaters are among the most frequently noted systems in home inspection reports — either because of their age, their condition,…
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What Is a Forced-Air Heating System and How Does It Work
The forced-air heating system is the most common heating system found in homes across the United States. Understanding how a forced-air…
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What to Expect on Inspection Day A Buyers Guide
For most buyers, the home inspection is one of the first times they spend an extended period inside a property they…
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Inspection Findings Buyers Should Negotiate – and Which They Should Not
A home inspection report arrives during one of the most financially significant decisions a buyer will make. The natural impulse is…
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How Homes Are Supported Foundation Types and What Inspectors Evaluate
Every home rests on a foundation. The foundation transfers the weight of the structure to the ground below and separates the…
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Structural Movement: What’s Normal and What’s Not
A crack in the drywall. A door that sticks in summer. A small gap that has opened between a window frame…
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How Inspectors Think: Understanding the Inspection Process
A home inspection is often described as a “checkup” for a house — and while that framing is useful, it leaves…
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Why Home Inspections Are Visual and Non-Invasive
A home inspection is a visual and non-invasive evaluation of a property’s accessible systems and components. That phrase appears frequently in…
