Mark's Home Inspection

07/17/2024

Home inspections are not just for houses. Contact Mark before you purchase your condo!!

06/29/2024

The importance of a professional home inspection during the construction of a new home cannot be over stated!

04/05/2023

Home Inspection Contingency is an important tool for home buyers. Contact Mark for your home inspection needs.

A home inspection contingency gives buyers a chance to identify major issues with a home prior to closing. Find out what a home inspection includes.

03/30/2023

A home inspection contingency gives buyers a chance to identify major issues with a home prior to closing. Find out what a home inspection includes.

03/30/2023

Worth the read. Home inspection contingency is important. Call Mark to schedule an inspection on your pending purchase.

A home inspection contingency gives buyers a chance to identify major issues with a home prior to closing. Find out what a home inspection includes.

02/27/2022

It’s a seller’s market! Thinking of selling your home? Call Mark for a seller’s inspection to identify and problems in the major systems in your home that could hinder the sale.

08/10/2018

When buying any home, it is important to have a wood destroying insect inspection. Call Mark to schedule a home inspection and don't forget to ask about including a termite inspection! Don't get stuck with termite damage!

When purchasing a home, it’s essential to schedule a termite inspection and avoid getting stuck with termite damage that is typically not covered by homeowners’ insurance.

01/17/2018

Interested in purchasing an older home? According to Forbes, one of the most significant problems could be in the foundation. Call Mark for expert advice on foundational issues whether you are considering a new home or older home purchase.

09/12/2017

Top 5 Mistakes when buying/ selling a home??

Not researching the inspector.
Not attending the inspection.
Not reading the inspection report.
Not getting a presale inspection.
Not prepping the home.

Don't risk making these mistakes. Contact Mark to discuss a plan to optimize your home sale or purchase!

09/03/2016

Mark is now licensed to do radon testing. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is trapped in some homes and can cause cancer in humans. Radon levels can be reduced to the accectable range with the installation of a radon mitigation system. Call Mark to set up a time to test your home.

07/24/2016

A snipit from Mark's interview with the Bloomington Herald-Times in April of 2008 after a mild earthquake in the Bloomington area.
"Home inspector Mark Walcott offered advice to homeowners who may be concerned about their structures although no reports of damage have been reported.

“On most homes, I don’t imagine the quake was strong enough to do any damage,” he said.

Walcott said anyone with a chimney, large wall span or a cantilever deck should also pay special attention to those features.

He explained that cantilever decks, which have no posts into the ground, can be more easily damaged during an earthquake.

Walcott said special attention should also be given to an area where a wall was removed. If the removal left a large wall span with a floor above, homeowners might want to check for cracks.

In both these situations, Walcott said the lack of support from below can cause a problem.

Another possible problem area is the chimney. Walcott said he’s seen older homes where the mortar is loose.

“That old mortar gets soft over the years,” Walcott said. “It just didn’t last.”

Finally, Walcott said he recommends people do a quick inspection.

“People should take a few minutes and walk around the house to make sure everything is OK,” Walcott said."

03/29/2016

Spring is here, and along with it damage caused to your home over the long winter months is revealed. Over the cold winter the windows and doors in your home may show signs of pulling away from the home. Pipes may begin to bend. Also, sealant and caulking around doors and windows may show signs of cracking. Foundations, decks, and porches may settle during the freezing and defrosting of the ground under them. Roofs may show signs of damage from ice dams and snow buildup over time. To insure your home experiences a healthy winter to spring transition, call Mark for a Spring Home Checkup!