Chimney liners and masonry can begin to degrade over time, causing the accumulation of creosote, a potential human health hazard. The presence of creosote and other blockages in the chimney can cause your fires to burn less efficiently and increase the risk of chimney fires....
While the home inspectors of Building Pros thoroughly inspect all areas of your home, this blog post is dedicated to the potential hazards that can result from unsafe stairs. Every year individuals have preventable falls on their stairs due to outdated, damaged, or structurally inadequate...
When performing a home inspection, the inspectors at Building Pro Inspections will thoroughly examine the structural and operational elements of the home, including the electrical. One of the biggest questions we are asked by home owners purchasing older homes is how the age of wiring...
When a condo is bought and sold a condo inspection is highly recommended to alert both buyers and sellers to the condition of the property in question. The condo inspector’s role is to enter the condo and analyze all of the major operational and structural...
Hiring your ideal home inspector is an important consideration. You and your home deserve nothing less than the best. Even if the home you plan to purchase, sell or maintain appears to be flawless, there’s no substitute for having a trained professional inspect the property for...
A lot is said about home inspections, but, like everything else in life, what is often said isn’t necessarily true. Certain home inspection myths are repeated again and again, and soon what started off as myth becomes, paradoxically, the truth for many people. The purpose...
Old. Used. New. Every house could benefit from a home inspection. A typical inspection takes about 2 to 3 hours, but the time you’ll save in peace of mind is incalculable. When selling your home, an inspection can help you decide on an asking price...
Yes, you do need a home inspection. No, a home inspection isn’t negotiable. This is your property, the most valuable asset you own, the place where you and your family reside, the place where you spend most of your time, the place you go to...
The purpose of the attic is a combination of ventilation and insulation. It is a place under the roof that houses different systems important to the safety and efficiency of your home. Electrical, heating, plumbing – a problem in one of these systems, or a...