Home inspections are not ‘code’ inspections, and a lot of home inspectors even treat the word ‘code’ as taboo. They call it the ‘C-word’. I recently had a home inspector...Read More
I recently had a friend ask me if I could do an air test on the water pipes for a bank-owned home he's buying. Traditionally, these types of requests have...Read More
While most attic spaces in Minnesota are insulated with fiberglass or cellulose insulation, there is a relatively new product that provides superior performance: spray foam. Spray foam is the best...Read More
I've heard the same tired old argument from other home inspectors 342 times – the more testing and services you provide with your inspections, the better chance you have of...Read More
The City of Robbinsdale has implemented a new Truth in Housing program which becomes mandatory May 1st. Robbinsdale will call this a Point of Sale program. The Robbinsdale Point of...Read More
I had a ridiculously frustrating conversation with a building official from a local city the other day (I won't say which – I'm licensed in six cities). I called him...Read More
We recently inspected a new construction, custom built home in Edina. We did a team inspection at this property, where Neil, Duane, and I all inspected the house at the same...Read More
If you need a Truth-in-Housing inspection but you’re worried about having 'The City' come through your house, have a pre-inspection done. A pre-inspection is an inspection done by a private...Read More
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