Sherlock Homes Inspection & Appraisal, LLC

07/26/2024

Awesome publication for all our realtor friends, written by a very intelligent and successful broker. I highly recommend.

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07/09/2024

Don't forget to check and clean your dryer vent periodically. Every year there are over 15,000 structure fires, 400 injuries, and 15 or more deaths as a result of dryer vent fires. The lint gets caught up in the dryer, blocking exhaust, which increases the heat internally to a combustible level.
Sherlock Homes Inspection and Appraisal Inspectors recommend checking your dryer vent annually and cleaning it out as necessary. Don't forget to inspect the exterior vent cap and flapper to ensure they are in serviceable condition and functioning as intended. If deficiencies are noted in the dryer vent, the dryer vent cover, or the flapper these components should be replaced for safety.
The pics below shows the congestion of lint at a damaged dryer vent cover. As you can see from the second pic the vent is beginnig to clog with lint, and the flapper is stuck open due to the lint buildup. Eventually this clog will become a serious fire concern. There are contractors that provide cleaning for a very reasonable fee. We highly recommend considering adding this service to your budget as an annual maintenance expenditure.

05/15/2024

Thinking of skipping the inspection on your real estate transaction? Or hiring the economy brand inspector? That could be a very expensive, potentially life threatening, and/or financially devastating mistake.

At Sherlock Homes Inspection division we frequently find deficiencies in older homes, and newer homes that can cause serious injury or death. We strive to ensure that your home is safe for yourself, your family, friends, and contractors that may be servicing or inspecting your property.

In the picture below the attic louvered vent was removed, but the sheathing was not repaired. Thus there is a hole in the roof that is only covered by roofing paper and shingles. Stepping on this area from above would certainly cause serious injury or maybe even a fatality. Don't forgo the inspection on your property transaction, contact one of our Master Inspectors for a thorough home inspection for your safety and liability protection.

04/25/2024

In Colorado it is very important for watershed to drain away from our building foundations, and structural components of our homes in general. Failure to do so can and will compromise the structural integrity of the foundation at some point, this may be a few years or a several decades. With our freeze thaw cycle and expansive soils this is a ticking time bomb for your home which can lead to very expensive repairs.

The pictures below are an example of poor drainage and the effects it had on this home. The flatwork around the home is severely cracked and needs to be replaced. The front porch and back patio enclosures supports are no longer properly supported due to the poor drainage and shifting of the concrete, and are in jeopardy of failure if they are not repaired in the near future.

The foundations structural integrity was compromised on the exterior and interior of the home. Repairs are estimated to be over 70k for this deficiency, which could have been addressed years ago by correcting the drainage around the foundation for a few hundred dollars.

Don't let your home fall into this equity loss trap. Call us today for a thorough home inspection by one of our Master Inspectors. We can identify areas of deficiencies and maintenance that can be repaired or upgraded now for a fraction of what they will cost if they are let go.

11/09/2023

Happy Thursday

04/14/2021

I am proud to announce that after much hard work, I have passed my Certified Master Inspector Exam and completed the necessary requirements. Requirements included completing over 1000 inspections, 200 class hours, and 90% or above on a rigorous exam. Whoot its done, what a grind, and I will be awarded my Master Inspector License and Certification in the next few weeks. Less than 10% of inspectors nation wide have their CMI. If your looking for a great inspection, keep Sherlock Homes Inspection & Appraisal in mind.

02/24/2021

Sherlock Homes Inspection & Appraisal has just been awarded the prestigious "Best of Porch Award". This puts us in the top 1% of all inspection companies. We are very proud to be recognized for our hard work and dedication. Thank you to our staff, industry partners, and customers. Without you, this certainly would not be possible.

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01/08/2021

Installing a leak detector alarm on the floor near your washer can help prevent a small leak from causing expensive problems to your home.
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01/06/2021

Have you ever noticed your clothes dryer feeling cold in the winter and warm in the summer? If so, you are wasting energy, and here is a solution.
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01/04/2021

Do not place electrical cords under throw rugs or carpeting. Walking over the top of them can cause unseen damage to the cords. And heat or sparks from the cords can create a fire hazard.
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01/01/2021

January is a great time to "detox" your kitchen, and here is a handy checklist that you can use to get your kitchen appliances back in shape.
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