Upon Closer Inspection

Things to Watch Out For in Your New Construction Home

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 8, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Do I really need an inspection on a new construction home? If you’re buying a newly constructed home, you might think to yourself, why would…

Santa Will Have Some Trouble Landing a Sleigh on These Rooftops

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 24, 2019 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Up on the rooftop click, click, click! Ho, ho, ho! Santa might have a hard time delivering presents to some of the houses we see. From…

Red Flags: How to Spot Unhealthy HVAC in Homes

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 18, 2019 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” One of the most common problems we run across as home inspectors is improperly maintained HVAC systems. And the No. 1 issue with HVAC systems…

Watch Out For Signs of Wood-Destroying Insects

By Joanna England / December 11, 2019 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” One of the greatest threats to your home is from termites and other wood-destroying insects. These critters can cause a lot of damage in a…

For Some Home Inspectors, It Can Be a Roof Life

By CandysDirt / December 4, 2019 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When you’re buying a home, we advise people that the major areas of consideration are the roof, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and the foundation. These are…