Inspections

The problem with wet basement companies

If you have a finished basement, it’s important for this space to stay dry. If water leaks into your finished basement, it can lead to hidden mold and rot, which...
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Do moisture meters work on concrete?

Here at Structure Tech, we love our moisture meters. We use dual-purpose moisture meters that have both pin probes and scanners, and we use them all over the house. We...
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Home Inspection Terms Explained

We home inspectors use a lot of the same language. We use words that are everyday, common terms for us, but some of these can leave first-time homebuyers scratching their...
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End of life expectancy: what does this mean during a home inspection, and what should you do about it?

Here at Structure Tech, we struggle with the phrase “end of life expectancy”. This phrase strikes fear in the hearts of first-time home buyers and sometimes leads to expensive demands...
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Don’t get locked out of your garage

Check out the photo below.  Can you guess what’s missing?  Here’s a hint: this garage doesn’t have a service door, but it does have an automatic garage door opener installed. If you...
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The Most Common Garage Door Opener Issues Uncovered by Home Inspectors

Is your garage door opener safe? The Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) has a technical data sheet giving instructions on conducting a comprehensive inspection of your overhead garage...
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Animals, skeletons, and creepy home inspection stuff 2023

This is the best time of the year to share some of our creepiest home inspection finds. Enjoy! I’d hate to be the last person to use this bathtub. Blue...
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Free home inspection tool: Google Lens

Google Lens is a fantastic tool that every home inspector should know about. It’s a free mobile device app to help you identify stuff. You take a photo with the...
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