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5 Mistakes To Avoid During a Home Inspection
When it comes to buying a new home, a thorough home inspection is an essential step in the process. A home inspection can uncover potential issues with the property that may not be immediately apparent to the buyer. However, there are some common mistakes that buyers make during a home inspection that can lead to […]
Common Home Inspection Finds in Saint Charles Missouri
Roof damage: This is one of the most common issues found during home inspections in Saint Charles Missouri. Home inspectors check for signs of wear, tear, missing or broken shingles, and water damage to the roof. Electrical problems: The home inspector will check the electrical wiring and electrical panels to ensure they are functioning correctly […]
How Important is a Home Inspection?
Importance of Home Inspection A home inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process. It allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the condition of the property and identify any potential issues that may impact your ability to live comfortably and safely in the home. A home inspection is also a valuable […]
A-Pro Winter Newsletter 2023
A-Pro at Your Service Welcome to our winter edition of From the Rafters. Today’s newsletter is all about looking forward…moving ahead…keeping our eyes on the prize rather than looking over our shoulders. It can be too easy for any of us to dwell on the past, thinking about what could have been. Obviously, the pandemic […]
From the Home Inspector’s Perspective: Some Common Issues with Flashing Part 3
In the third part of our series on the importance of flashing in a home, we move from the roof to other parts of the structure, where this critical tool for preventing water damage is often neglected. Certified inspectors, like those at A-Pro Home Inspection, will report on lack of flashing in key spots, as […]
From the Home Inspector’s Perspective: Some Common Issues with Flashing Part 2
In Part 1 of our series on the importance of roof flashing, we looked at some general defects (corrosion; and loose, missing, damaged, and misaligned pieces); poor installation practices; and issues with step, headwall, sidewall, and valley flashing. Today, we turn our attention to flashing for a masonry-constructed chimney, one of the most common areas […]
A-Pro Newsletter Fall 2022
It’s More Important than Ever to Encourage Home Inspections Fall is upon us! Time to sip some crisp apple cider, take in the excitement of football Friday nights, and give it our all for the homebuyers and sellers in the markets we serve. What does fall 2022 mean for the housing market nationwide? Will home-selling […]
From the Home Inspector’s Perspective: Some Common Issues with Flashing Part 1
Flashing is one of the elements of a well-built house that doesn’t draw much attention until it goes bad, as it’s often known to do (there are a number of reasons for this that we’ll discuss below). If you think you’ve found the right property in your search for a new home, you should be […]
Home Inspection 101: Some Common Areas for Air Leaks
When searching for the perfect home, it is highly unlikely that eager shoppers—especially in this seller’s market—will be asking many questions about air leaks. To a homebuyer more interested in the building’s finished basement, new deck, and proximity to a preferred school district, air leaks may seem like a minor issue. However, home inspectors understand […]
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection Part 1
One of the most common misconceptions about having a traditional home inspection is that the inspector will tell you absolutely everything about the interior and exterior of the property in question, from the new sprinkler system to the roof sheathing hiding under a layer of shingles, from the tool shed in the backyard to the […]