Identifying or fixing any problems both difficult and expensive, once the new home is completely finished.

January 29, 2020

A pre-drywall inspection can be performed after the insulation is installed, which is convenient because it allows the home inspector to determine whether it was done properly. However, the insulation may conceal some components in much of the same way that drywall does. What is inspected during a pre-drywall inspection? During a pre-drywall walk-through, the…

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Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

January 14, 2020

Is your home ready for winter? Sustained low temperatures, combined with cold winds and winter precipitation, can cause problems for the interior and exterior of your home. Here are five common winter household problems to anticipate and avoid: • Heating system breakdowns can be an uncomfortable and even hazardous issue when cold weather hits. Make…

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Insulating Your Attic Choices and Options

December 19, 2019

    An attic can be one of the primary sources for potential heat loss in your home and insulating it properly can maintain a comfortable environment during the frigid winter months and in the heat of summer as well.In an unfinished attic, your main goal is to keep the rooms below warm in the…

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Christmas

December 13, 2019

     I was talking with a friend last night. She was distraught because her 6 year old came home from school that day and told her that the kids at school said Santa Claus wasn’t real. Those kids, my friend lamented, RUINED Christmas FOREVER. Admittedly, I wanted to march up to the school and smack…

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When it comes to the festive season, we all love traditional Christmas decorations, right?

December 6, 2019

? After all, you can’t beat a traditional look for conjuring up that nostalgic magic. The smell of a real pine Christmas tree, handmade decorations strewn up everywhere, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and all that… From color palettes and cushion updates to crafty ideas, we’ve rounded up a selection of easy ways to…

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Did you know?

November 20, 2019

Did you know that at Inspection Tech we have over 20, trained and certified inspectors on staff? In addition to the many inspectors that we have in Lakewood, Cleveland & Rocky River, we also have inspectors in Sandusky, Akron and even Youngstown! Our inspectors go through an extensive training program and are professional and experienced.…

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Do I really need a home inspection

October 11, 2019

One of the most common questions we hear at Inspection Tech is “Why do I need a home inspection?” or “Do I really need a home inspection?” Traditionally the buyer pays the cost of a home inspection but can always wave the right to an inspection. That’s not a good idea. You should make a…

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Goodbye to The Dog Days of Summer

October 1, 2019

As we say goodbye to the dog days of summer, the days are shorter and even though the temperatures may be deceiving, NOW is the perfect time to get your home prepped for the cold winter months! Why not schedule a home wellness check with Inspection Tech? We are not just in the home buying…

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LET’S FACE IT:

August 29, 2019

Buying a home requires a lot of work. Typically the process is long and laborious, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be intimidating. For the next week, let Inspection Tech take some of the intimidation factor out of the equation with some great step by step suggestions to get you into your new home…

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5 Steps for Decluttering

August 16, 2019

We just found out we are moving. A new job in a new city and now FREAK OUT. We have to declutter and stage a home we have lived in for fourteen years. When I first came home after we got the news I looked around and was suddenly overcome by the urge to set…

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