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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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10 Steps for Sellers to Prepare for a Home Inspection

10 Easy Steps for Sellers to Prepare for a Home Inspection
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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…
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Certified Master Inspector for your home inspection

Why hire a Certified Master Inspector?  Training and Experience! Watch this short video on the benefits of having a Certified Master Inspector assist with your home inspection. At Evergreen Property Inspectors we have two Certified Master…
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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…
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Why the home inspection is important

Evergreen Property Inspectors short video explains why the home inspection is important to the home buying process. Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make and you want to have a certified professional home inspector…
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Appliance manufacturer recalls can be researched for free

Appliance manufacturer recalls can be researched for free through terrific sites provided to consumers through the US Government! During the inspection, we take pictures of the appliance data plates, including model and serial numbers. HVAC…
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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.…
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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…
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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…