Detecta Home Inspections, LLC

05/31/2022

Your home inspection report identified some necessary repairs with the home. But which repairs should you request from the seller? Read on to learn more:

So you've had your home inspection and received the inspection report. You've put together a list of repairs, but aren't sure which items on which to engage the seller. Check out this quick read from ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) about Repair Requests After Your Home Inspection. You wou...

05/10/2022

Minor issues and simple maintenance items can result in expensive repairs if they are ignored and neglected. Now is the perfect time to have Detecta perform a Home Maintenance Inspection identifying maintenance items and repairs specific to your home. Learn more below and call us today: 201.249.7138!

Winter weather can wreak havoc on your home, both internally and externally. With the change to Spring weather, it is time to find and address any minor issues before they become bigger expenses. Let Detecta inspect your home and provide you with a detailed report identifying maintenance and repairs...

03/03/2022

To learn more about what your home inspector inspects, read our post below:

If you're wondering what your home inspector inspects, read on. In NJ, your home inspector is licensed and insured, and must follow a strict set of Standards of Practice with each home inspection. These Standards of Practice (SOP) can be found HERE ( https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Cha...

01/05/2022

The crawl space under a home is often neglected, and therefore small issues grow into expensive repairs before they are found. Read the latest blog on our website to learn more about crawl space inspections and see some recent pictures : DetectaHomeInspections.com

12/16/2021

Keep your family safe during the holidays - check out these holiday safety tips from StateFarm and the CPSC in our blog.

Check out this article by StateFarm Insurance to keep your family and home safer during the holidays. Includes: Decorating Tips, Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention, Shopping Safety Tips, Travel Awareness, Cooking and Dining Hazards, and Poisoning and Choking Risks. Here are some additional holiday F...

12/14/2021

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, one in six New Jersey homes has elevated levels of radon. Has your home been tested in the past 2 years? Visit www.DetectaHomeInspections.com to learn more and arrange to have your home tested.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that seeps from the ground into your home through cracks in your basement walls and floors. Radon can cause health problems - according to the EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The EPA recommends testing your home for radon after any...

12/10/2021

The Family Handman Magazine always has some great tips for homeowners!

This article in Family Handyman educates readers to help them identify common wiring mistakes in their home. If you find these wiring issues, get them resolved before a shock, short circuit or worse occurs. Read the article here: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/top-10-electrical-mistakes/?trkid=...

12/06/2021

AC condensate leaked into the furnace and blower compartments below, causing corrosion. Service is needed.

11/24/2021

Under another sink there are two issues… do you see them?

11/17/2021

Installed on your water heater is a safety device, the TPR valve (short for Temperature / Pressure Relief Valve). If the water heater malfunctions, the temperature and pressure of the water inside the water heater can reach dangerous levels. If the pressure in the tank gets too high, the tank can ru...

11/10/2021

What do you see wrong in this picture?

11/04/2021

Your garage door photo sensors should be positioned no more than 6" above the ground. Learn why in our latest post at

The photo sensor (or photo eye) is one of the safety features on automatic garage doors. There are two sensors for each door, one on either side of the door, low to the ground. One sensor sends a beam of light to a receiving sensor, and if anything 'breaks' the beam, the door will not close or, if c...