A home inspection can be requested at any time during home ownership. Most common misconceptions are that an inspection is for buying and or selling of a home. Not True! We want to help prevent house blindness among our local homeowners. What is house blindness you ask? It’s where current homeowners let the condition ofContinue reading “House Blindness”
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Walk-Through-Consultation
A Walk-Through-Consultation can be a great option for an inspection. Redpine Home Inspections recommends an inspection of any type is better than not getting an inspection at all. Benefits: What to expect during a Walk-Through-Consultation:
Plumbing Month
Did you know the galvanized pipe was used in homes between 1930 until 1960? Important things to look out for: A home inspector can help find out what type of plumbing you have in your home. If you have questions or concerns, please call us directly.
Plumbing Month
Home Inspections are not just for buying and selling a home. They can be used for a great opportunity to find out the condition of your homes as a system and its components. Did you know the polyethylene piping was used in homes between 1978 until 1995? Important things to look out for:
Expansive Soil
It is also called, swelling soil and the names describe what it does very well. It consists of multiple types of clays, the clays/soft bedrock cover vast areas of Colorado. The soil can expand by 20% by volume and push up to 30,000 pounds-per-square foot. What should you do if you think your home isContinue reading “Expansive Soil”
FPE (Federal Pacific Electric) Circuit Breakers
The FPE’s were widely used between 1950 – 1990 and are considered problematic. The Consumer Product Safety Commission conducted an investigation and found the panels did not fully comply with the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc requirements. The investigation was closed in 1983, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported they did not have enough date to considerContinue reading “FPE (Federal Pacific Electric) Circuit Breakers”
Main Shut Offs
Do you know where your main water shut off valve is located? Most people are unaware and if a water leak or pipe burst would have to relay on a neighbor/friend, a family member and or a plumper. Owning a home comes with responsibility and in an emergency it’s important to know where stuff isContinue reading “Main Shut Offs”
New Year – New Home
It’s 2023! I cant believe it, where has the time gone? If you are looking for a new home, somethings to consider before calling your favorite realtor:
Fall Is Here
It’s that time, time to follow your Home Maintenance Checklist! Refer to the picture provided for ideas & reference. We know not all the things on here will pertain to your specific home, but could help look for & or preparing for the weather change.
Now That…
Have you received my, “Now That You’ve Had A Home Inspection” Book? I make sure I provide one for every client! Its a great book to have, it helps explain a home inspection, what we look at & components we inspect. It also helps explain all the parts, functions & reasons why something is thatContinue reading “Now That…”