Northwood Home Inspections

02/17/2026

Homeowners when you not sure what you’re doing, call someone that does. Drain piping installed following a basic understanding of water needs to flow downhill might work in the short term, but you could end up worh other problems you weren’t thinking about.

01/13/2026

Wrong way to install a window ? Windows of course need to let light in, keep out the weather, but they also need to be secure. Screws on outside can easily be removed. d

01/13/2026

01/08/2026

How does a window leak from the inside ? Locating a window in the wet area of a shower just isn’t smart. The sill area where water may puddle, can add to the potential for leaks.

01/08/2026

How does a window leak from the inside ?

01/04/2026

Waiting for hot water at the shower ? Adding a thermal bypass valve and recirculating pump may be a good option in your home to overcome this.

01/04/2026

Waiting for hot water at the shower ? Add a recirculating system.

12/29/2025

New house smell ? Make sure ventilation and air exhaust systems are running and keep interior doors open so as to allow air movement everywhere.

12/22/2025

Furnace not working ? Have you checked the electrical disconnect ?

12/22/2025

Furnace not working ? Have you checked the electrical disconnect switch ?

12/20/2025

Water leaking into your fireplace ? Roof leak / chimney leak / flashing leaking.