Ask the Expert: Understanding your inspection report
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the home inspection is a critical element in the process.
Ask the Expert: Fire Mitigation
It is getting to be the time of year that foothill and mountain residents should begin to think about fire mitigation. By doing wildfire mitigation, homeowners can increase their safety and reduce the risk to life and property.
What is included in a home inspection report
Home inspectors help buyers by thoroughly examining a property and providing expert advice about its actual condition and possible repair costs.
Home inspection tips for sellers
One of the best ways to make certain your home attracts buyers and the highest possible sales price is to make sure it’s “dressed for success” both inside and out.
Ask the Expert: Most common home inspection issues
A recent national survey of home inspectors revealed some of the most commonly reported home inspection issues. If you are thinking of selling your home you may want to take a look at these areas prior to listing.
Pre-Inspection Spring Cleaning
Even though there is snow on the ground it’s not too early to start thinking about spring cleaning and home maintenance. Despite all the hype surrounding spring cleaning, most home owners don’t want to spend the weekend doing yard work, cleaning out storage spaces and reorganizing their closets. However, spring is a good time for home owners to evaluate in their home and identify potential maintenance issues.
Ask the Expert: Winter home inspections
Rick Jacquemard, Flatirons Home Inspections Home inspection are conducted year round. Winter weather can pose unique problems for home inspectors who conduct home inspections during the colder months of the year – especially in certain areas of the country. If a big...Ask the Expert: Is a home inspection required?
Home inspections usually are not required by mortgage lenders. It’s an optional procedure that you can decide on for yourself.
Why do you need a home inspection?
Rick Jacquemard, Flatirons Home Inspections Before buying a home, one of the most important things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector. Purchasing a home is often the largest investment you will ever make, why add another...
Protect your home from water intrusion
Rick Jacquemard, Flatirons Home Inspections Water may be essential to life, but it can diminish the value of your home. Whether you are buying or selling, hire a qualified inspector to determine the integrity of your home’s building components that enclose the...
Ask Angie’s List: Should I get a home gym or a fitness club membership?
Choosing between installing a home gym or purchasing a fitness club membership is a big decision that will impact your commitment to healthy habits. It is important to weigh the different options carefully. (Photo: Shutterstock). Congratulations! You’ve made that New...
Ask the Expert: Interior home inspections
The interior water supply and distribution systems, including fixtures, faucets and water heating equipment are an important part of any home inspection. (Photo: Shutterstock). Rick Jacquemard, Flatirons Home Inspections A critical eye should be used when inspecting...
Ask the Expert: Home Inspection is Complete, Now What?
Rick Jacquemard, Flatirons Home Inspections Most homeowners are familiar with the home inspection process, a traditional step in the home buying process. The goal is to determine the home’s condition, from the roof to the foundation and all the systems in between like...
Ask the Expert: Common Home Inspection Issues
Selling a home can be a long and stressful process. You’ve found a buyer for your home and signed a contract. The next step in the process is home inspection. Many contracts include a contingency that allows the buyer to back out if serious problems are found during...
Ask the Expert: Townhome/Condominium Inspections
A condo/townhome inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of the property by a qualified professional inspector. It is designed to inform you of the condition of the property and its major systems. These inspections will give you “the big picture” of your...
Ask the Expert: Holiday Home Safety Tips
Flatirons Home Inspections would like to offer you these holiday decorating safety tips for the home instead of our weekly column. Quite a few of our daily routines change during the holiday season. Here are a few simple tips help keep our families safe and able to...
Ask Angie’s List: Should I Hire a Snow Removal Company?
Halloween is just barely in the rearview mirror, but winter snowfall and blocked-up driveways will be upon us before you know it. You can brave the chilly labor of removing snow yourself, or you can hire a professional service to clear snowfall for you – sometimes...Ask the Expert: Radon Testing
What is Radon and why should I test for it? Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home. The Surgeon General and the EPA have determined that indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung...
Ask the Expert: Winterize Your Home
BOULDER – Even though we have yet to have our first snow or hard freeze it is still not too early to think about winterizing your home. Doing some of these simple things may also remove some items from a home inspectors report should you decide to put your home on the...
Ask Angie’s List: How Should I Prepare My Plumbing for Winter?
In mid-October, you may still enjoy warm weather and light-jacket days. But cold temperatures will arrive faster than you expect. Take precautions now to ensure your pipes and water supply remain in good order throughout the winter. Plan ahead If you have leaking...
Ask Angie’s List: How Should I Prepare My Lawn for Fall?
September is an excellent time to address your lawn and prepare it for the colder months to come. If your lawn is properly winterized, it has a better chance at surviving the colder temperatures, and it will be more likely to flourish when spring arrives. Tips to...Getting Ready for a Home Inspection
BOULDER – When your home goes under contract for sale there is almost always an inspection scheduled by the buyer. As the seller there are several things you can do to prepare the property. The first thing you should do to get your home ready for an inspection is...
Ask Angie’s List: How Should I Prepare My Home for Fall Drafts?
In the closing weeks of summer, you might not be thinking much about the chilly months to come. But right now is an excellent time to check your home for drafts and air loss, and to prepare your home for winter. You’ll stay warmer and save energy in the process. Take...Ask the Expert: Request an Inspection
BOULDER – With today’s market full of multiple offers buyers are often tempted to do anything to get into a home. One thing they should not do is forgo the home inspection. Waiving the option to have an inspection can have major repercussions in the long run. Without...