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Notes from your Inspector“Inspection Insights” Home Inspection Blog by SafeShield Inspections:
Enjoy our posts covering general home inspection topics, issues regarding home maintenance and safety, as well as regionally or seasonally-specific areas of interest.
Why Get a Home Inspection If You’re Buying “As Is”?
I'm buying a home "as is." Why do I need a home inspection?Some sellers – often, those working without an agent – want to sell their home “as is.” This might be because they don’t have to invest money fixing it up or take on any potential liability for defects. There...
Three Mistakes Home Buyers Should Avoid
Home Buying Mistakes Buying a home comes with many big decisions, and it can be both exciting as well as overwhelming. It can be easy to make a mistake in the process. Especially if you're a first-time home buyer, you can potentially skip the buyer's remorse by...
Types of Home Inspections Explained
Types of home inspections - buyer’s inspection, seller’s pre-listing inspection, warranty inspection, or home maintenance inspection…what’s the difference anyway? When most people hear “home inspection,” they associate the term with the inspection done...
10 Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your House
Bugs. They are all around us, literally. Did you know that there are more than 10 quintillion bugs in the world? That’s about ONE BILLION bugs per person. Love them or hate them, the one thing most people will agree on is that insects don't belong in the...
Home Window Maintenance and Safety Egress
In this article, we will examine home window maintenance as well as emergency egress and family safety plan recommendations. Home Window Maintenance Hey homeowner! Are you in the habit of home window maintenance? Let's look at what home window maintenance entails....
Limitations of a Home Inspection: What do home inspectors look for?
The Home Inspection DefinedA general home inspection is a visual inspection for system and major accessible component defects and safety issues. Consequently, the inspection is not technically exhaustive. A "general home inspection" and a "home inspection" are the...
SafeShield Inspections Owner Graduates from Leadership Montgomery County
Alli Stephens honored with the Class of 2019 at Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) Graduation Celebration LuncheonAlli Stephens, owner of The Woodlands-based SafeShield Inspections, LLC, was honored with 43 fellow classmates during Leadership Montgomery...
Home Air Filters: Types, Locations, and How Often to Replace
Change your home air filter regularly to extend HVAC system life, reduce energy bills, and improve indoor air quality.When was the last time you changed out the air filter in your home? Are you thinking, "Wait. What air filter?" Don't worry! You're not...
5 Reasons Why You Need a Home Inspection on a Newly Constructed Home
Are you purchasing a newly built home or are you in the process of building a home? Wondering if you need a home inspection if the house is brand new? Here are 5 reasons why you need a home inspection on a newly constructed home. Buying a new home is an exciting...
For the New Home Owner: A Simple Solution to Help Manage Home Info & Maintenance
From storing paint colors to getting maintenance reminders, there's an online solution to help manage home maintenance and get your home ownership off to a great start. So you've taken the home-buying plunge! From securing a mortgage to successfully dealing with real...
7 Real Estate Tips for Home Buyers or Sellers from a Pro
Planning on buying or selling a home? We asked a Realtor to share some real estate tips - both for those on the market for a new home, as well as those looking to sell. Buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming. It involves one of the largest investments you have...
Issues Found During Home Inspection: 2018 Edition
Featuring some of our favorite home inspection photos from the past 12 months... We are often asked, "Can a home fail an inspection?" No. A professional inspection is simply an examination of the current condition of your house. It is not an appraisal, which...
2018 Holiday Event Guide (The Woodlands and surrounding communities north of Houston)
Your Holiday Events Guide for 2018! NEW EDITION AVAILABLE FOR 2020! CLICK HERE to view the 2020 calendar and events guide. If you live north of the Beltway in Houston, don't think that your holiday event options are limited! For the residents of Spring, The Woodlands,...
Does a Condo Inspection Differ from a Single-Family Home Inspection?
Buying a condo or townhome? Don't skip out on the condo inspection. Yes, a condo or townhome does present some obvious differences when compared to a single-family, "freestanding", home. However, a condo inspection is one important evaluation of the...
Home Maintenance for the Home Owner: Seasonal Checklist and Focus Areas
Welcome to home ownership! You've made the big leap. You've purchased a home. Congratulations! Becoming a home owner is often exciting and sometimes overwhelming. This home maintenance overview will hopefully help you relax and prepare to maintain...
10 Things Home Buyers Should Pay Attention to Before Buying a Home
Have you really found your dream home? Here are 10 things home buyers should look for during a home tour. Are you in the market for a new home? Buying a home can be an especially exciting and fast-paced time period. Especially during the summer months, real estate can...
General Stair Requirements & Guidelines
Let's talk stairs. Stairs present a falling hazard. Stairs of all types have been used for thousands of years. Because they are inherently hazardous, people have been falling on them, resulting in injury (or even death) in the process. The vast majority of...
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?
You get what you pay for. Our office received a call last week from a potential customer. The first question she asked was, “How much will the home inspection cost?” As consumers, we are all price-driven, and we certainly understood why that question might...
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