Why Get a Level 2 Chimney Inspection?
Having your fireplace and chimney inspected annually is your best preventative action against a chimney fire. When purchasing a home, the condition of the chimney is often overlooked, but it [...]
Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
The Twin Cities saw one of its coldest winters in nearly a decade! As spring arrives, most of us are eager to open windows, clean out closets, and uncover patio [...]
Stuck at Home? Tackle These House Projects
In light of the global situation involving COVID-19, many of us will be staying home a great deal more than anticipated in the coming weeks and months. At first, a [...]
Does It Pay to Get a Home Inspection During the Winter?
This time of year we are frequently asked, “Is it worth getting a home inspection in the winter?” Minne-snow-ta can pose some challenges to a full exterior investigation but undoubtedly, [...]
House Hunting? Check Out These 7 Areas Before You Make an Offer
I don’t like to see clients spend money on a home inspection and quickly realize they should never have made an offer in the first place. Find the right house, [...]
Why Your Home Needs Egress Windows
In recent weeks I’ve inspected several homes with egress window deficiencies. This is fairly common in older Twin Cities’ homes. They were built long before there were any egress window [...]
Selling Your Home? 10 Tips to Prepare for Your Home Inspection
People often ask what they should do to get ready for their home inspection. Taking a few thoughtful steps can certainly speed up the sale and your home inspection will [...]
Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is upon us and Minnesota-winter will be here before any of us would like to admit! I recommend taking advantage of these moderate temps by scheduling routine maintenance or [...]
Removing Moss and Algae from Your Roof
One important part of my job is inspecting the roof-covering system of a home. Yesterday, in Eagan, I encountered an issue fairly common in Minnesota due to our climate. I [...]