WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DANGERS OF RADON GAS IN YOUR HOME
You can’t touch it, see it, or smell it but radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer outside of cigarette smoking. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It’s found in soil, rock, and even water as the breakdown of uranium. When uranium is broken down, it’s released into the air and can…
10 THINGS THAT FAIL A HOME INSPECTION AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM
A home inspection is a top-to-bottom evaluation of a home, completed by a licensed inspector. Home inspections are usually paid for by the buyer when purchasing a home. The role of the home inspector is to provide the buyer with a comprehensive report detailing problems with the home—both big and small. A buyer typically reserves…
HOW TO HAVE A HOME INSPECTION ON A BUDGET
Buying a new house can be one of the happiest moments of your life as it promises new beginnings, a better location, new friends, and several other opportunities. However, before you invest in a house, you need to verify whether it is free of defects and potential safety hazards. To do this, you cannot simply…
COMMON PROBLEMS FOUND DURING HOME INSPECTIONS
Buying a house is serious business. Whether a recently built estate or a modest fixer-upper, getting the lowdown on your potential home is of tantamount importance. A qualified home inspector is always your best bet for a thorough home evaluation, but it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what to look out…
SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Take advantage of the moderate temperatures to get a head start on what should be an annual spring home maintenance routine. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Bob Vila , https://www.bobvila.com/ Article Written By: Merv Kaufman Original Article Posted on: NA Link to Original Article: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/2355-spring-home-maintenance-checklist/
WINTER ROOF MAINTENANCE TIPS
Keeping your roof in its best condition should be a year-round priority. Shortly before and during winter, however, more work might be required to ensure your roofing system is fully ready for the cold months. Remember that the wintertime is when you and your loved ones will be spending more time indoors. Therefore, your roof…
WHAT IS RADON AND HOW TO TEST FOR IT
A decade ago, media hype caused both panic and skepticism about the risks and effects of radon. Now, better research has made two things clear: Elevated levels of radon over a long period of time can cause lung cancer, and there are effective ways to reduce these levels. While questions still remain over the quantities…
YOUR WINTER HOME MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CHECKLIST
Your home is a major investment, and although the winter weather tends to make us want to stay indoors, there are still bits and pieces we need to check over every now and again. Even periodic checks of equipment and areas of your home could potentially help you save on expensive repairs. We want to…
A DAY AT THE EXPO–MARDI GRAS STYLE
VisionQuest Home Inspections, LLC is excited to announce that we will be displaying our business at the Cobb Association of REALTORS Day at the Expo–Mardi Gras Style on April 21, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. On the day of the event, we will have a booth set up…
WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM A HOME INSPECTION
If you’re buying a new home, then sooner or later you’ll need to have a home inspection done. While not usually required, obtaining a home inspection is common practice in real estate and is almost entirely done for the benefit of the purchaser, even if they’re paying for it out of their own pocket. Read…