Upon Closer Inspection

Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Home Inspectors

By Brenda Masse / February 7, 2024 /

It’s hard work being a home inspector, and some days are harder than others. Homeowners don’t always set you up for success. Roofs and crawlspaces can be dangerous. Home inspectors often find themselves facing things that are treacherous, mindboggling, or icky. It does take a certain kind of person to embark on home inspection as…

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Phase Inspections Can Catch Construction Problems Before Things Get Serious

By Brenda Masse / February 1, 2024 /

When you’re building a new home, mistakes can happen during construction. You have the option to have your own inspector during each stage of construction, which is a 3 part process known as phase inspections. This can save you time, money, and peace of mind as you know that every detail has been covered at…

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How To Use a Home Inspection Report: Part 2

By Brenda Masse / January 24, 2024 /

Welcome to our second installment of How To Use a Home Inspection Report! Last week, we focused on the five major systems of the house. This week, we’re moving on to some of the details and the more in-depth areas to look at how you can use a home inspection report to gain knowledge about…

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How to Use Your Home Inspection Report

By Brenda Masse / January 17, 2024 /

Unless you’re building a home from the ground up with an unlimited budget, there will inevitably be a few things about the home you purchase that you wish were different, or that you have to fix. When it’s time for the home inspection, it’s important to know how to use the information this tool provides.…

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It’s About to Get Cold: What to do During a Freeze

By Brenda Masse / January 10, 2024 /

You know those weeks Texas is famous for where we get all four seasons in one week? This is one of those weeks. We were in our shorts at the park Sunday afternoon, and by next Sunday it will be in the teens with a chance of ice and snow. Yes, friends, winter is coming,…

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