Category: Atlanta
Maintenance Tips
2024 Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
It may still be warm outside, but it’s the perfect time to start preparing your home for the colder months ahead. Fall is more than just pumpkin spice and sweaters; it’s an opportunity to make sure your home is warm, safe, and energy-efficient throughout the season. To help you get started, we’ve put together a […]
Home Inspections
Understanding Roofing Red Flags: Typical Issues Uncovered During Home Inspections
Inspecting a property reveals its strengths and vulnerabilities. While some findings might be minor, others are glaring red flags needing immediate attention. This is especially true for roofing systems where seemingly trivial issues can quickly become significant, requiring extensive repairs or even complete replacements. Here are six of the biggest roofing warning signs to watch out […]
Pest Inspections
How Pests Impact the Sale of a Home
First impressions are everything in the home-buying process, and the presence of pests can quickly deter potential buyers. Common nuisances such as termites, rodents, and ants not only compromise the aesthetics of a property but can also lead to costly repairs and decreased home value. As a real estate agent, your job is to ensure […]
Atlanta
What Your Sewer Line Could Be Hiding
As homeowners, we often take for granted the beautiful, uninterrupted flow of clean water to our homes and the easy exit of waste that we flush down the toilet or wash down the drain. While it’s easy to forget what goes on behind the scenes, the truth is that our sewer lines are hard at […]
Rodents
The Perfect Season for a Rodent Inspection
Rodent infestations are a serious problem for many homeowners. Unfortunately, rodents can thrive in any season around here, which makes it difficult to know when to schedule a rodent inspection from Residential Inspector of America. So, what time of year for something like this? Let’s take a look at some of your options.
Atlanta
5 Common Plumbing Issues in a New Build
Building a new home is an exciting process that can also be overwhelming. One of the most important aspects of your new construction is the plumbing system. That’s why Residential Inspector of America ensures that all your plumbing pipes, fixtures, and appliances are installed correctly through our new construction inspections. So, let’s look at some […]
Sewer Line Inspection
Uncovering the Importance of a Sewer Scope
One of the most crucial processes of home inspection for any homebuyer is the sewer line evaluation or sewer scope for short. The sewer scope involves inspecting the sewer line of the house with a small camera. But why is it necessary? Well, Residential Inspector of America explains the importance of a sewer scope, especially before […]
Atlanta
How Owning a Pool Affects Your Home Insurance
If you’re looking at buying a home with a pool or want to install one, then it’s essential to understand how it affects your home insurance. A pool in your backyard can increase your overall property value, but it also comes with additional risks and liabilities. So, here are all the things Residential Inspector of […]
New Home Tips
How to Get Your New House Ready to Live In
Buying a new house is exciting, and Residential Inspector of America is happy about your new adventure! Now it’s time to get to work and make it feel like home. But where do you start? There are so many rooms and so much to do! Don’t worry, we’re here to help. With our inspection report […]
New Construction Inspector
3 Common Mistakes Found During Pre-Drywall Inspections
Pre-drywall inspections by Residential Inspector of America are an important part of the building process. A pre-drywall inspection is a visual review of the framing, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems to make sure that everything is up to code before drywall is installed. Still, mistakes happen, and these are the three most common mistakes we […]