Jul 2, 2025 | Home Inspection, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soil and rock. It has no smell or color, making it impossible to detect without proper testing. It can enter buildings through foundation cracks, sump pits, plumbing gaps, or other openings, and once it’s inside,...
May 6, 2024 | Home Inspection, Homeowners, Real Estate
Why You Should Order a Pre-Listing Inspection It’s not uncommon for homeowners to decide to sell their property without getting a pre-listing inspection done. Unfortunately, this often leads to unforeseen issues during the selling process, causing delays,...
Oct 14, 2022 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Radon is a gas found naturally in the environment. It is present in rocks and soil and can sometimes enter homes through cracks in the foundation or other openings. While small amounts of radon are not harmful, prolonged exposure to high radon levels can lead to...
Dec 10, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
More than 25,000 chimney fires occur in the United States each year causing nearly $130 million in total property damage. This is one of the reasons it’s important to know what steps to take for preventing chimney fires and keeping your home safe. Preventing...
Nov 8, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Lung Cancer and Exposure to Radon Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Over 200,000 cases of this disease are diagnosed every year. Smoking is the most frequent contributing factor, but lung cancer can also be caused by asbestos,...
Aug 14, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a material that was used in construction prior to 1980. It may be in various home components, including floor and ceiling tiles, insulation, siding, roof shingles and flashing, and pipe cement. While asbestos was most commonly used before...
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