Home inspection Tips
Walking the roof is one of the more dangerous parts of a home inspector’s job, but it’s an important one. When you choose a home inspector to look at a property you intend to purchase, make sure they either walk the roof or have a drone license to conduct an aerial inspection when a roof…
There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…
We’ve discussed the common notion that newly constructed homes don’t need a home inspection, which is NOT TRUE! But it turns out that some folks are also under the impression that luxury homes may not need one either. As if these homes with all their extra bells and whistles, top-tier amenities, and extras are somehow…
When purchasing a home, everyone has a different list of “must-haves.” Maybe it’s a big backyard, a spacious primary suite, a home office, or a three-car garage. These things are important to the lifestyle you want to lead, but when you look at your house as a long-term investment, you need to also look at…
Spring is swarming season for termites in Texas, so even though these subterranean insects can be active all year, you might actually see them. And if you didn’t have them before, it’s during this time of year you might acquire them. We are nothing if not timely here at Upon Closer Inspection, so it feels…
