How can you prepare for a pest inspection?

• <div><p>Make it easier for your inspector to do a thorough assessment by preparing your home ahead of time. That includes:</p><ul><li><p>Noting any signs of pests around the home</p></li><li><p>Removing obstacles in the way of the attic, basement, plumbing, garbage, and other key areas that inspectors will need to access</p></li><li><p>Keeping children and pets away from inspection areas</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What should I consider when making my home accessible?

• <div><p>These are some of the critical considerations when planning to make your home accessible:</p><ul><li><p>How wide are your doorways, wheelchair ramps, hallways, and pathways? These should be at least 32 inches wide.</p></li><li><p>Which bathroom modifications will be necessary? </p></li><li><p>Do you need to lower any cabinetry or other fixtures to make them accessible for wheelchair users?</p></li><li><p>Is there enough room to turn around in the shower?</p></li><li><p>Is there a second story of the home that requires a stair lift?</p></li><li><p>Is there proper lighting outside in the dark? If not, a floodlight may be necessary.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What are the signs my house needs repointing?

• <div><p>The telltale signs that your home is ready for repointing include visibly damaged bricks, crumbling bricks, flaking bricks, loose mortar, cracked mortar, gaps between brick and mortar, leaking inside your home, and visible water damage. Consider repointing when going over <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-pros-and-cons-brick-homes.htm">brick house pros and cons</a> if you're buying a new home. Repointing is also a good idea if you plan to paint, acid wash, or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-brick-staining-cost.htm">stain your brick home</a>, as it will give you a good base for coloration and prevent repairs after the work is done.</p></div>

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Q: What causes the cost of homeowners insurance to increase?

• <div><p>Insurance companies weigh the amount of potential liabilities on your property to increase (or decrease) the cost of your home insurance. They will use several factors to decide if there are more chances for peril or injury to take place at your home. These factors include your location (whether you live in an area with high risk for natural disasters), the age and condition of your home, and whether you have any &ldquo;attractive nuisances&rdquo;&mdash;features that both increase the aesthetic of your home and potential for injury&mdash;like a pool or treehouse. </p></div>

Q: Are home inspections mandatory?

• <div><p>A pre-purchase home inspection isn&rsquo;t mandatory, but not having one can complicate your home insurance and mortgage loan eligibility.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2012
Andrew did a thorough inspection and produced a very professional report. He was on time to perform the inspection and to meet with us. He received the entire report with us and then took us on a house tour to see the very points.
A CLOSER LOOK, LLC - HOME INSPECTOR
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Reviewed in January 2016
Inspection was completed by the time we arrived. The inspector reviewed his draft report with us and took us around the house showing us items he noted. The inspector did call out some splicing in the circuit breaker box, but then called the owner to verify whether or not they were acceptable...
Elite Inspection Group LLC
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Reviewed in April 2010
I was purchasing a condo by myself. I was recently divorced after 30 years of marriage. Terry was wonderful to work with and carefully explained his inspection report. When I read the inspection report, I was much more comfortable purchasing the condo on my own.
TERRY STEINBACH PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTIONS INC
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Reviewed in May 2013
The inspection started on time, I arrived on site a few minutes late and he had already started. As part of the inspection, Andrew inspected the home room by room and seemed to look at everything. He is not an expert on any systems, and made it clear that he could only confirm a specific system...
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Reviewed in February 2012
I think they did an excellent job! I really liked that the inspector showed pictures in the report, and I appreciated his attention to detail. I would use their service again if I had the occasion.
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Reviewed in April 2013
He was super-good and saved me from buying a money-pit house. He saved me $200,000 so that was a pretty good deal. He was super-thorough and spent over 4-1/2 hours doing our inspection. Terry took pictures and included them in his report. He was very good.
TERRY STEINBACH PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTIONS INC
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Reviewed in June 2008
Terry inspected a condo we were interested in purchasing. He was very thorough and professional, and his report was quite helpful in ultimately making our decision. He also gave us a discount as first-time home buyers.
TERRY STEINBACH PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTIONS INC
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Reviewed in February 2012
I liked that they were responsive and able to provide a full report quickly. He caught an issue with the furnace, and estimated how long the roof would last. In the three years since the inspection, we haven’t found any issues that he didn’t. I feel that he did a thorough job.
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Reviewed in February 2012
They were awesome! Andrew was very personable, and provided great customer service. I really like that he was able to print out a professional, thorough report onsite. He’s built a good reputation for himself, and would give him my recommendation.
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Reviewed in October 2009
This is by far the most professional and thorough inspection I have ever had on a property. Terry took his time to ensure nothing was missed. Terry isn't only extremely thorough, he is amazingly patient and helpful. He answered every single question we had. He even took time to explain to us...
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