Green Scene Home Inspections

May The Luck of The Irish Be With Your Home Purchase

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 16, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor In this fast-moving market, it takes a little luck to find a home in the area you want, in your price range, with the right timing if you’re selling your current home, and on and on. With so many factors at play, you may be tempted to skip the home inspection once you…

Are You Ready to Take The Plumbing Plunge?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 9, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor When you’re buying a home, the major areas of consideration are plumbing, electricity, HVAC, the roof, and the foundation. These are the most important (and most costly) parts of the home, so you want to gather as much info as possible in order to plan for major expenses down the road. These…

These Homes Are Special: Unique Examples of Common Home Issues

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 2, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor After you’ve done several thousand home inspections, some common themes emerge. People tend to neglect the same kinds of things in their homes, and of course, Mother Nature affects the homes in a particular area in the same sorts of ways. However, sometimes common issues manifest themselves in a particularly unique…

Winter Weather Prep Can Prevent Disaster For Your Home And Pool

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 23, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor It looks like we’re in for another round of winter weather this week in North Texas, and we thought we’d share some quick tips to make sure your home is ready.  1. Keep Your Pool Safe From Freezing Temps Last year’s winter blast caused burst pipes, underground leaks, cracked pool decking…

Buying a Newly Built Home? Head Off These Big Problems With Phase Inspections

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 16, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market continues to be crazy competitive in 2022, and because of a shortage of available properties, many buyers are choosing to build a home or purchase a newly built home. Do you need a home inspector for a new home? Yes!  A newly built home hasn’t…