Loyal Nine Property Inspections

01/16/2024

Inclimate weather inspections can be both good and bad. Unfortunately, some things may be covered by snow/ice and unable to visually inspect which limits the inspection. But on the flip side, it is a great opportunity to observe how the house functions under extreme conditions. It provides a more unique opportunity to observe the systems and components under more than usual strain.

Don't worry, I always have a towel with me to wipe up behind myself as my beard thaws once I make it inside.

12/27/2023

Ho ho home inspector on a snowy roof after Christmas.

12/24/2023

Regardless of how squeaky clean the findings in your inspection report might have been, there are a number of items that will likely never be caught by a home inspection. Some of the items could be electrical and not found without removing devices, which is beyond the scope of a home inspection.

If your house doesn't have some more modern electrical devices like tamper resistant outlets, it may not be a bad idea to hire an electrician to replace all of your outlets and switches throughout the house. Think of it as a home maintenance item that should be done as a number of years have passed. When doing this, you may be surprised at what is found.

This house pictured was custom built in 1993 and there were a number of extremely loose connections found in both outlet and switch devices, as well as this rusted outlet likely from a past water event in the basement. This is a relatively cheap fix that can find potential hazards and even add to resale appeal if changing from the outdated "almond" colors to nice clean white.

DISCLAIMER: This photo is not from a home inspection. Pulling off outlet and switch covers is beyond the scope of a home inspection.

12/09/2023

Google reviews are EXTREMELY helpful for small one-man operations like myself. I can't really afford much of an advertising budget and these are so much better!

12/05/2023

Winter always slows down for me in roofing and home inspections, which is actually a big part of the appeal for me. It's like a reverse teacher's year haha.

Each year I come up with new goals for the winter. Last year I was able to get more electrical experience by apprenticing, which I hope to do a bit more of again this winter.

This year my main goal is to learn more Spanish and a secondary goal is to get some more drone photography and videography under my belt. I have recently upgraded my drone and am extremely excited about the improved performance and new capabilities it offers!

I am somewhat limited to how many repeat clients I can take on as during my busy season I can only balance so many things but this winter I will be offering the first service free to realtors or other professionals to try me out and let me prove I can add value. I hope to build a portfolio with more variety this winter. If you know someone who may benefit from this, feel free to send them my way.

12/05/2023

Even if you get a home inspection with minimal findings before you buy your house, it doesn't mean the house will never need some attention.

Here is a minimum list of tools it is suggested every home owner should own.

https://www.nachi.org/15-tools.htm?fbclid=IwAR1qKrItVhbADWEwKx99A3u7vxdXbKN-Q2qPbWtO1_DKFcCoPyz2Bt8Am4Q

One end of a combination wrench set is open and the other end is a closed loop. Nuts and bolts are manufactured in standard and metric sizes, and because both varieties are widely used, you’ll need both sets of wrenches. For the most control and leverage, always pull the wrench toward you, instead...

09/21/2023

It's that time of year where attic explorations begin to cool down a bit!

08/15/2023

Haven't posted in a while. Just wanted to drop in and make sure everyone knows I'm still at it, just busy and always forget to post! Enjoying some more mild temperature days now!

06/26/2023

06/09/2023

Can't ever be TOO thorough at an inspection!

05/10/2023

That's about the truth!