Home Maintenance Book
Clients love the home maintenance book we provide at the end of our residential inspections. Having the resources to make your own minor repairs, or at least understand the process when hiring someone else to do the work empowers our clients…
Make sure your air conditioner is ready for Summer.
Make sure your air conditioner is ready for Summer. Clean your exterior condenser cooling fins and perform the below maintenance tasks so your AC is ready to handle the heat of Summer.
The heat can also bring high utility bills as we crank…
Does your home have a dehumidifier running Spring to Fall?
Does your home have a dehumidifier running Spring to Fall? Most homes in our region need to have one in operation to control the humidity levels.
We often find signs of high humidity conditions that can be detrimental to homes and occupants.…
Top ten deficiencies found during home inspections in 2022
Here are the top ten deficiencies found during home inspections by Evergreen Property Inspectors in 2022. This is a list of the most common deficiencies, most of which are small where a little preventative work can help them from becoming large…
15 most expensive deficiencies found during a home inspection
The list of the top 15 most expensive deficiencies found during a home inspection in 2022 has been tabulated by the Evergreen Property Inspectors team.
This list differs from the most common deficiencies found here in that it takes into account…
Annual Home Maintenance Inspection
As the weather starts to cool down and the days become a little shorter my attention turns to prepping my home for the Winter cold and Spring rains. Each month I have a short checklist of home maintenance items to review. November's list starts…
Home maintenance starts with clean gutter systems
Home maintenance starts with clean gutter systems.
Water is one of the top destructive forces for buildings. Your roof, exterior walls, soil grading, and drainage systems play a primary role in controlling the water and directing it away…
10 Steps for Sellers to Prepare for a Home Inspection
10 Easy Steps for Sellers to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Have you completed your Summer home maintenance checklist? As the days begin to shorten, now is the time to ensure you have run through your Summer home maintenance checklist to finish off any projects to prepare for Fall.
Check your children’s…
What causes a sewer line backup?
Having a sewer line backup into the home or business is a costly, nasty experience that damages property and disrupts life. But what causes a sewer line backup?
Your drain lines are out of sight and out of mind for years and then one day…
Sewer lateral line inspections are important
Sewer lateral line inspections are a common add-on service to a home or commercial property inspection. Sewage backups within the home, or repairs to the underground pipe that takes waste away from the home can be expensive which makes knowing…
Listen to your home, it’s telling you how to care for itself.
You bought a new home, finished unpacking, made this space your own! Now is time to explore how the home systems are really functioning and get to know your new home. Every home has a story it wants to tell you on how to care for your home.…
Create a home maintenance action plan
It is easy to ignore minor problems with your home. You're cozy, enjoying life, and most of the time that to-do list can stay out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, if you don't take a couple hours per year to review your home and complete…
The Basement Egress Window
Working from home often means making better use of living space such as finishing the basement or attic. Ensuring there are safe exits from these spaces is a vital part of home safety and often required by local code requirements. By installing…
Signs That it’s Time for a Roof Replacement
Your roof will provide many years of protection for your home if it is well-maintained. A roof can last 20 years or longer, depending on the types of materials used. However, all roofs need to be replaced eventually. Below are a few ways that…