Inspections

Asbestos in homes

We get a lot of questions from home buyers about asbestos. Will we identify the presence of asbestos? Can we test for asbestos?
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Lead water lines: a home inspector’s perspective

Drinking water safety for communities with lead water lines has been a common topic of discussion ever since the whole Flint water crisis happened.
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New backflow preventer testing requirements

Backflow preventer testing is now required on an annual basis in Minnesota on new lawn irrigation system installations.
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Camera buying advice from a home inspector’s perspective

This is camera buying advice from a home inspectors perspective. I've gone through numerous digital cameras and have become quite opinionated on the matter.
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Buying a home that has had work performed without a permit?

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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New Home Inspection Contingency form

For anyone buying or selling a home in Minnesota, heads up: there's a new Inspection Contingency form in place.
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Need a chimney inspection? Hire carefully.

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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A breakdown of energy ratings for Minnesota homes

Green building ratings and energy efficiency certifications are becoming increasingly popular—for good reason.
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