How to improve the home inspection process from a seller's point of view. When selling your home, the goal is likely to maximize the sale...

We've had a very cold January and ice dams are becoming more common. Just look up as you walk through your neighborhood. Can you see an...

Thermal imaging covers a wide range of technology; from a general view showing basic temperature differences to highly sensitive and...

This is one of the most common findings that seems to particularly impact homes from the 1960s-1990s. Before 1994, it was proper code to...

Often times, our home inspection reports are used by the new buyer as a punch list for their new home. More insulation, an improved...

We often get questions if a home we are inspecting is code compliant. This is a tough questions for a few reasons: Home Inspectors Are...

When walking through a home, its not likely you'll have enough time (or desire) to get into the attic. You may already know the value of...

During this very active real estate market, many buyers are opting to pass on a home inspection in an effort to make their offer more...

How can we test for radon and respect social distancing guidelines? We are still testing for radon in air and have been since throughout...

Home Inspections for those looking to minimize face-to-face interactions While we are business-as-usual and continue to inspect homes...

Four things you can focus on to help keep your home's basement dry Gutters and downspouts: Gutters serve a vital role in water...

We are often asked if it makes sense to do a home inspection on a new or newly renovated house. The answer is YES! New Homes: Most house...

Maine mold testing. Nearly every Maine home has mold. Mold spores are outside, particularly in forested areas and areas of your property...

Adding fuel to your tank and restarting your furnace Running out of oil is common and can be fixed quickly. This is what you need to do....

How to prepare your home to be inspected. Reaching the point of a home inspection is a good thing. The home has been listed, found...

As I drove around Midcoast Maine Monday, a day where nearly 12" of fresh snow fell, I realized how many seasonal properties there are. ...

While doing Home Inspections, we are often asked about insect infestation and the damage they can cause. People tend to be most concerned...

Most people in Maine don’t think about the possibility of insects destroying their house; if they do, carpenter ants and termites would...

In Maine, Radon is something we all need to understand. Our homes may contain high levels of radon and we don’t even know it. That’s...

Many homeowners find that if they ever have a wet basement, it is either only after rain/runoff in winter or only after significant...