Home Inspection Blog
How Long Should a Roof Last in Georgia?
In Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, most roofs last 15 to 25 years, shorter than the national averages you'll see quoted elsewhere. Georgia's combination of intense summer heat, high humidity, heavy rainfall, and frequent thunderstorms ages roofing materials faster...
What Is a WDI Inspection? A Homeowner’s Guide
A WDI inspection (Wood-Destroying Insect inspection) checks a home for termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles, plus any damage they've left behind. Lenders often require one before closing on a home loan, especially for VA and FHA financing....
Stop the Standing Water: How to Improve Drainage on Your Property
The decision to improve drainage isn't just about preventing soggy lawn patches or muddy walkways. Water that doesn't drain properly accumulates where it causes the most damage: against foundations, under slabs, in crawl spaces, and in basements. The consequences of...
What’s Checked During A Pre-Drywall Inspection?
A pre-drywall inspection is a third-party review of your home's framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Inspectors complete it after rough-in but before insulation and drywall seals everything from view. Because it's the one point in new construction where...
What Are Roof Trusses? A Homeowner’s Inspection Guide
Roof trusses are the triangular, factory-built framework that holds up most modern roofs. How they're holding up matters more than most homeowners realize. Unlike rafters, which get cut and assembled on site, trusses come pre-engineered to precise specifications....
Protected at Home: The Safety Essentials Every Homeowner Needs
Home safety essentials are the category of homeownership that most people know they should address, and fewer actually do. A smoke alarm with a dead battery, a fire extinguisher that expired two years ago, and a carbon monoxide detector that was never installed are...
How to Replace a Shower Drain
A slow or leaking shower drain is worth replacing before it causes water damage to the subfloor, ceiling below, or surrounding tile. The process is manageable as a DIY project when you have the right tools and know the signs that say stop and call a plumber. Here is...
What Buyers Need to Know About New Homes in Georgia
Georgia's new construction market is one of the most active in the country. With over 1,200 active new home communities across the state and more than 440 builders currently building, buyers have more options than ever, but also more to navigate. This guide covers the...
Don’t Wait for a Breakdown: The Homeowner’s Guide to HVAC Maintenance
Your HVAC system is one of the hardest-working and most expensive systems in your home. Regular HVAC maintenance is the difference between a system that runs efficiently for 20-plus years and one that fails prematurely on the hottest day of summer or the coldest night...
Is Sink Water Safe to Drink or Should You Filter It?
For most homeowners on a public water system, sink water is safe to drink. The EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act regulates public water suppliers, and more than 90% meet federal standards. What matters most is what happens inside your home: the age of your pipes, your...
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