Home Inspection in Surprise Join me out in Surprise, Arizona – yep, “surprise!”- for a closer look at a 1998 home that’s been cared for but still has a few talking points. Homes from this era tend to fall right on that line: old enough for some aging components, young
Home Inspection: Inside a 1981 Mesa Home Mesa Crawlspace Walkthrough: What a Rainy Day Reveals Beneath a 1981 Home Hey, it’s Home Inspector Dan. Today I’m under and around a 1981 Mesa home, and last night’s rain couldn’t have timed itself better. Damp conditions make it easier to trace where
The House of Horrors: Shocking Flip Inspection of 2024 Buying a flipped home in Arizona? Don’t let fresh paint and shiny fixtures trick you into buying a house of horrors. In one of the most eye-opening inspections of 2024, I uncovered what looked like a dream remodel, but was really
1961 Home Transformation: What We Found, Why It Matters, and How to Tackle It (Without Losing Your Cool) Buying an older home is part archeology, part puzzle, and part love story. You get history, quirks, and character, and you inherit everything time and past projects left behind. This walkthrough hits
Why a Home Inspection in Arizona is Different: What Buyers Need to Know Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make, and in Arizona, that investment comes with some unique challenges. While many parts of the country deal with snow loads, frozen pipes, or
When it comes to dryer vent safety, every system has a specific purpose and must be installed correctly to ensure safety and efficiency. Unfortunately, some homeowners or contractors try to cut corners by combining a dryer vent and a ceiling vent (such as a bathroom exhaust fan) through the same
When you buy a brand new home, you aren’t focusing on sewer camera inspections. But as home inspectors, we know firsthand that even new builds can hide serious issues beneath the surface. That’s why we always recommend a new home sewer camera inspection, even on homes that just received their
If you’re living in Phoenix, you already know how much your A/C works to keep your home cool. But what if your home is working against your A/C? What if you’re literally letting cold air leak out—and letting your hard-earned money go with it? That’s where our thermal imaging inspection comes in. What’s
Cracks in drywall and plaster are very common. They often appear over time due to stress or slight settling of the home. Contractors usually refer to them as “hairline cracks” because they’re thin and shallow. In most cases, they’re purely cosmetic and can be easily covered when repainting. Where Do
We kicked off this sewer inspection at a 2002-built home in Scottsdale, starting with two cleanouts on the west side. The ABS piping looks solid—durable stuff that’s held up well over the years. As we followed the camera through the lines, we spotted a normal water line from typical use,
