NJ Home Inspection Prior to Listing Many people consider a NJ home inspection prior to listing a home for sale. A pre-listing home inspection can help a homeowner avoid any unforeseen surprises. The pre-listing home inspection can ensure that you know the exact health and condition of your home. While many people may think there […]
New Jersey Home Inspections and Toxic Substances
New Jersey Home Inspections and Toxic Substances New Jersey home inspections and toxic substances often go hand in hand. While new homes are expected to be free of lead paint and asbestos there are plenty of older homes that require checking. Homes that have not been sold in decades and homes that have never been […]
Never Buy Home Without Inspection Contingency in Purchase Contract
Never Buy Home Without Inspection Contingency in Purchase Contract Never buy a home without an inspection contingency in the purchase contract. Hiring an experienced Bergen County home inspection service, Sherlock Home Inspectors, can ensure that you know the exact condition of your investment. Your REALTOR should always have the home inspection contingency in your contract […]
NJ Home Inspection Tips: Time To Winterize the Pipes
NJ Home Inspection Tips: Time To Winterize the Pipes A list of NJ home inspection tips should always note that this is the time of year to winterize the pipes. Winter brings freezing temperatures and ice to New Jersey. As a result preparation is necessary to weather the winter with as little issue as possible. […]
New Jersey Home Inspections Keep Eye On Water Damage
New Jersey Home Inspections Keep Eye On Water Damage New Jersey home inspections keep an eye on water damage. Sometimes water damage is obvious to homeowners, other times it is not. An experienced NJ home inspector knows what signals to look for as well as whether further examination is necessary. Water damage is serious and […]
NJ Home Inspectors Look for Danger in a Home
NJ Home Inspectors Look for Danger in a Home NJ home inspectors look for danger in a home. Danger equates to things in a home that are unsafe. These might be things that are unsafe for a person’s health, unsafe for the structure and systems in a home, or all of the above. While a […]
NJ Home Inspections, Structural Issues
NJ Home Inspections, Structural Issues Structural issues can be revealed through NJ home inspections. The foundation of a home is important. As a result, making sure a home is structurally sound is instrumental for a sound investment. A New Jersey home inspector knows how to examine the foundation and structure of a home to ensure […]
NJ Home Inspection, Is Visual Enough?
NJ Home Inspection, Is Visual Enough? Is visual enough when it comes to a NJ home inspection? After all, you can look at wires all day long and not know if they are faulty. Likewise you can look at a wall and not know that it hides mold. A visual inspection is, however, the way […]
NJ Home Inspections, Help Not Hindrance
NJ Home Inspections, Help Not Hindrance NJ home inspections are a help not a hindrance. Sellers may balk at the idea of a home inspection. This may be because they don’t want anything to get in the way of a home selling. The reality is, however, the inspection contingency should be early in a contract. […]
NJ Home Inspections, Fall Home Maintenance Tips
NJ Home Inspections, Fall Maintenance Tips Fall maintenance tips are helpful to homeowners, and in the end helpful for NJ home inspections. Taking care of your home equates to taking care of your investment. Time spent on maintenance both inside and outside of your home pays off in terms of keeping your home in good […]
