I recently typed out answers to several interview questions for a book that will be part of a series titled Careers in the Building Trades-A Growing Demand.
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We at Structure Tech are not real estate agents nor attorneys, so this is not real estate advice or legal advice. These are our opinions
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"Why do you price yourselves significantly higher than any other company/individual inspector I have seen in the area?"
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Ask any seasoned home inspector about stuff that has gone wrong on an inspection, and they'll surely have a good horror story or two for you.
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Over the past two weeks, I've had numerous people share a recent home inspector-bashing article with me. I feel the need to respond.
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One of the agents said to me as we were walking out together "That was a fantastic class. I heard you're a little psycho though."
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If I could wave a magic wand to make my job as a home inspector easier, I'd change the home inspection contingency form. Dig.
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Dear Home Seller, I’m writing to ask you to please make your attic accessible.
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It has been over four years since my last survey of home inspection prices in Minnesota, so Lisa and Mindy recently conducted another survey
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Something that seems to universally freak people out when buying a home is learning that work was done to the home without appropriate permits being pulled.
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When it comes to having a chimney inspection or chimney repairs, I only recommend working with a Certified Chimney Sweep (CCS).
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The potential roadblocks to selling a home with missing permits might be either during the buyers inspection or during a required city inspection.
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Most of the home inspectors that I know go out of their way to get acquainted with knowledgeable professionals, and we're happy to refer them.
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Buying a condo? Get a home inspection, also known as a condo inspection.
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One term that home inspectors need never use is "grandfathered." It's a term that refers to a building component or installation that was acceptable at the time it was done, but is no longer acceptable on new installations.
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My knee-jerk reaction to mold testing is "don't bother". The situations where mold testing may have some value are few and far between.
Read MoreShould home inspectors open up "sealed" attic access panels? Heck yes. Every time, unless the owner or buyer specifically says not to.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions that I get from out-of-town readers is "How can I find a great home inspector in my area?"
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