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All American Inspections Serving Greater Cleveland & Northeast Ohio

Whether you're buying, selling, or building your dream home, we're here to help you move forward with confidence!

We specialize in comprehensive home inspections for buyers, sellers, and new home construction. All American Inspections is family owned and operated. Our inspector has over 35 years of residential and commercial building experience, has been a certified home inspector since 2000, and has completed well over 7,000 inspections. He has received top home inspector awards from Expertise in 2017, 2018, and 2019, 2020, 2021. In 2019, The State of Ohio began licensing and our inspector was one of the first 100 licensed. Our inspector is insured, has completed the ASHI training courses, and completes on going training each year.

🍂 One late-October home check that’s easy to overlook: your exterior stairs, railings, and handrails.Wet leaves, colder ...
10/20/2026

🍂 One late-October home check that’s easy to overlook: your exterior stairs, railings, and handrails.

Wet leaves, colder temperatures, and shorter days can make small issues around entryways more noticeable. 🏠🍁

Take a quick look at:

🪜 Loose stair treads
🤝 Wobbly handrails
🧱 Cracked or uneven concrete steps
🍂 Leaves building up on walking surfaces
💡 Entry lighting that isn’t working
❄️ Areas where water tends to collect and could freeze later

These are simple things, but they can become real safety concerns once Northeast Ohio starts seeing colder nights, rain, and eventually ice.

A few minutes spent checking your main entrances now can help make them safer before winter weather arrives.

Quick question: which entrance to your home gets the slickest in bad weather? 👀

🍂 One October home check that becomes especially important as temperatures drop: your basement windows and window wells....
10/18/2026

🍂 One October home check that becomes especially important as temperatures drop: your basement windows and window wells.
These areas can collect leaves, dirt, and water and once fall rain and winter snow arrive, drainage problems can become much more noticeable. 🏠💧

Take a quick look for:
🍁 Leaves or debris filling the window well
💦 Standing water after rain
🪟 Cracked or damaged window glass
🧱 Gaps around the window frame
⬇️ A drain that appears clogged or buried
🌧️ Soil or mulch sloping toward the opening

Window wells are designed to help protect below-grade windows, but they can’t do much if they’re packed with debris or holding water.
A few minutes of cleanup now can make a big difference once Northeast Ohio weather turns colder and wetter. ❄️

Quick question: when was the last time you actually looked inside your basement window wells? 👀

🍂 Here’s a mid-October home check that many homeowners never think to do: inspect the seal around your attic access.That...
10/16/2026

🍂 Here’s a mid-October home check that many homeowners never think to do: inspect the seal around your attic access.
That pull-down stair or ceiling hatch can be a surprisingly drafty spot if it doesn’t close tightly. 🏠❄️

Take a quick look for:
🚪 Gaps around the attic hatch
💨 Cool air leaking around the edges
🧩 Missing or worn weatherstripping
🪜 Pull-down stairs that don’t sit flush
🧱 Thin or missing insulation on the attic side of the cover

Why it matters: warm indoor air naturally rises, and an unsealed attic opening can let conditioned air escape while allowing colder attic air into the home.
It’s a small detail, but one that can affect comfort once Northeast Ohio heating season is fully underway.

Quick question: does your attic access have weatherstripping around it or is it just a bare opening? 👀

🍂 Here’s a quick October home check that can help prevent an unpleasant surprise later: look at the areas around your to...
10/14/2026

🍂 Here’s a quick October home check that can help prevent an unpleasant surprise later: look at the areas around your toilets.

Small leaks can sometimes go unnoticed because they happen slowly and stay close to the base of the toilet. 🚽💧

Take a minute to check for:

👀 Discoloration around the base
💦 Damp flooring
🪵 Soft or swollen flooring nearby
🔧 Movement or rocking when the toilet is gently pushed
👃 Musty odors that don’t seem to have an obvious source

A toilet that rocks or has moisture around the base may need attention, especially if the seal beneath it is no longer doing its job.

It’s a simple check, but hidden moisture around plumbing fixtures can become a much bigger issue if it goes unnoticed.

Quick question: when was the last time you checked the floor around every toilet in your house? 🏠

🍂 Here’s one October check that can tell you a lot about how your home is handling moisture: look under your sinks.Kitch...
10/12/2026

🍂 Here’s one October check that can tell you a lot about how your home is handling moisture: look under your sinks.

Kitchen and bathroom cabinets can hide slow leaks for a long time because the plumbing is mostly out of sight. 💧

Take a minute and check for:

👃 Musty or damp odors
💦 Water droplets around supply lines
🪵 Swollen or stained cabinet bottoms
🔧 Corrosion around shutoff valves
🧻 Dampness around drain connections
🕳️ Soft spots or discoloration that weren’t there before

A small plumbing leak doesn’t always announce itself with a puddle. Sometimes the first clue is just a little staining or a cabinet that suddenly smells different.

This is one of those quick home checks that’s easy to do and easy to forget. 🏠

When was the last time you actually looked under every sink in your house? 👀

🍁 October is a good time to check something most homeowners rarely think about: your exterior electrical outlets.Outdoor...
10/10/2026

🍁 October is a good time to check something most homeowners rarely think about: your exterior electrical outlets.

Outdoor outlets take a beating from rain, snow, temperature changes, and everyday use. Before winter gets here, take a quick look around your home. 🏠⚡

Check for:

🔌 Cracked or broken outlet covers
💧 Gaps that could let moisture in
🧰 Loose receptacles or damaged boxes
🌿 Landscaping blocking access
❄️ Covers that won’t close securely

Exterior outlets should be protected from the weather, and any damaged or loose components are worth having looked at before Northeast Ohio’s colder, wetter months arrive.

This is one of those small details that’s easy to ignore until you actually need the outlet for holiday lights, tools, or winter equipment. 🎄🛠️

Quick question: how many exterior outlets are around your house and do you know if they all work? 👀

🍂 Here’s an October home check that’s easy to miss: your garage door weather seal.That rubber strip along the bottom of ...
10/08/2026

🍂 Here’s an October home check that’s easy to miss: your garage door weather seal.

That rubber strip along the bottom of the garage door does more than keep out leaves. It also helps block drafts, rain, pests, and debris. 🚪🍁

Take a look and check for:

🕳️ Cracks or splits in the rubber
⬆️ Sections that no longer touch the floor
💧 Water sneaking in after rain
🐭 Small gaps at the corners
🍂 Leaves or debris blowing underneath

A worn seal can be especially noticeable once colder air starts settling in.

One quick way to check it: close the garage door during daylight and look from inside. If you can see light along the bottom, there may be gaps worth addressing. 👀

Have you ever checked your garage door seal this way?

🍂 Cooler nights are here and there’s one spot in your home worth checking before heating season really gets underway: th...
10/06/2026

🍂 Cooler nights are here and there’s one spot in your home worth checking before heating season really gets underway: the area around your furnace and water heater.

These systems need room to operate safely and efficiently. Over time, storage can slowly creep closer without anyone noticing. 👀

Take a quick look and make sure you don’t have:

📦 Boxes stacked against equipment
🧺 Laundry, paper, or other combustible items nearby
🧹 Dust and debris collecting around burners or vents
🚪 Access panels blocked by storage
🔥 Anything resting on or against the furnace or water heater

Utility rooms often become catch-all storage spaces, but keeping the area around heating equipment clear is an easy safety habit.

Quick question: is your furnace area clean and open or has it quietly become part storage room too? 😄

🍁 One October home check that often gets overlooked: exterior vents.Dryer vents, bathroom exhaust vents, and other exter...
10/04/2026

🍁 One October home check that often gets overlooked: exterior vents.

Dryer vents, bathroom exhaust vents, and other exterior openings can collect leaves, lint, dirt, or even become favorite spots for insects and small animals. 🏠🍂

Take a quick walk around your home and look for:

🧺 Dryer vent flaps that don’t open freely
🍁 Leaves or debris blocking the opening
🕸️ Heavy cobwebs or insect activity
🐦 Signs of nesting material
🔍 Cracked or damaged vent covers
💨 Little or no airflow when the system is running

A blocked or damaged exterior vent can affect airflow, trap moisture, and create problems inside the house that aren’t always obvious right away.

Fall is a great time to check these before colder weather makes outdoor maintenance less appealing. ❄️

Have you ever checked where all of your home’s vents actually exit outside? 👀

🍂 October is here! This is a great time to check what’s happening around your foundation before leaves start hiding ever...
10/02/2026

🍂 October is here! This is a great time to check what’s happening around your foundation before leaves start hiding everything.

One thing homeowners often miss is vegetation growing too close to the house. 🌿🏠

Take a quick walk around and look for:

🌳 Shrubs touching the siding
🍃 Vines climbing exterior walls
🌱 Plants covering foundation vents or windows
🪵 Branches rubbing against the roof or trim
💧 Dense landscaping holding moisture against the house

Why it matters:

Plants can trap moisture, hide cracks or damage, make it harder to inspect the exterior, and give pests an easier path toward the home.

You don’t need a perfectly bare perimeter — just enough space to actually see and maintain the house.

Quick question: is there one side of your home that has become more “overgrown” than you realized? 👀

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