Home Inspection

A Closer Look at Common Problems: HVAC

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 22, 2020 /

In North Texas, our poor HVAC systems get a workout, especially on those “winter” days when we go from heat in the morning to AC in the afternoon, back to heat at night. The lifespan of an HVAC unit is about 15 to 20 years, so you’ll want to plan accordingly.

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…

Foundation Issues Are a Given, But Here’s What You Need to Look Out For

By Joanna England / October 17, 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…

Upon Closer Inspection: Green Scene Sees Different Kinds of Attic Antics

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 9, 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 every Wednesday for “Upon Closer Inspection.” One of the biggest issues we find in the attic is water getting where it shouldn’t be. In the above photo, you can…

New Online Tool Takes the Headache Out of Home Inspection Repairs

By Candy Evans / May 26, 2017 /

We’re excited today to announce the launch of a new service for home buyers we feel has been seriously lacking in the marketplace for years. In fact, we would go so far as to say there has been a dire need for a solution to this problem since home inspection reports became widely used. We’re just…