Home Inspection Blog
Never skip the home inspection
Never skip the home inspection! We are slowly coming out of a crazy real estate market where a short-term trend surfaced with people forgoing the home inspection and sadly so many are finding out the seriousness of that mistake. Sometimes a bad home was sold with no...
What causes a sewer line backup?
Having a sewer line backup into the home or business is a costly, nasty experience that damages property and disrupts life. But what causes a sewer line backup? Your drain lines are out of sight and out of mind for years and then one day you wake up and there is a...
Hiring Home Inspector in St Louis Metropolitan area
Hiring Home Inspector in St Louis. Evergreen Property Inspectors, LLC is hiring a home inspector to join our growing team serving clients in Missouri and Illinois. We prefer at least one year of experience but will train an individual that has construction trade...
14 most expensive defects found during a home inspection
The list of the top 14 most expensive defects found during a home inspection in 2020 has been tabulated by the Evergreen Property Inspectors team. This list differs from the most common defects found here in that it takes into account the cost of the repair. For...
Sewer lateral line inspections are important
Sewer lateral line inspections are a common add-on service to a home or commercial property inspection. Sewage backups within the home, or repairs to the underground pipe that takes waste away from the home can be expensive which makes knowing the condition of the...
Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist
It's time to read through the seasonal home maintenance checklist and take a couple hours to prepare your home for cold weather season. Home maintenance can be as simple as hiring a handyman to come out for a half day each quarter, to rolling up your sleeves and...
Eliminate Sales Funnel Chokepoints
Professional salespeople take a lot of pride in their ability to help clients meet their individual goals and it is frustrating to everyone involved when we hit snags that slow the process down. When we proactively work to eliminate sales funnel chokepoints, we create...
Efficient Systems Lead to Success
Fundamentally every business is made up of processing systems and we see time and time again efficient systems lead to success. I know, 'systems and processes' seems like a boring topic. But when you dedicate a little time each week to focus on improving your systems...
Top ten defects found during home inspections in 2020
Here are the top ten defects found during home inspections by Evergreen Property Inspectors in 2020. This is a list of the most common defects, most of which are small where a little preventative work can help them from becoming large issues in the future. In another...
2020 Veterans Day Poster Contest winner
Introducing the 2020 Veterans Day Poster Contest winner chosen by the Veterans Day National Committee. Congratulations Casey! The designer, Casey Brown, is a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the infantry and was deployed to Iraq. “I wanted to express the beauty and...
Where can Veterans eat for free on Veterans Day
One of the questions I hear each year from my fellow veterans is Where can Veterans eat for free on Veterans Day. It can be a fun game seeing how many places one can get to in one day and it's a big deal for people that are on a budget, or have few opportunities to...
Home Sellers Pre-Listing Inspection
To sell your home for more money, in less time, and with less hassle, we always recommend the home sellers pre-listing inspection. One of the largest frustrations during the home buying process comes mid-way through the transaction during the buyers home inspection....
Why the home inspection is important
Evergreen Property Inspectors short video explains why the home inspection is important to the home buying process. Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make and you want to have a certified professional home inspector look for major defects and...
Annual Home Maintenance Inspection
As the weather starts to cool down and the days become a little shorter my attention turns to prepping my home for the Winter cold and Spring rains. Each month I have a short checklist of home maintenance items to review. November's list starts with an 'annual home...
Appliance manufacturer recalls can be researched for free
Appliance manufacturer recalls can be researched for free through terrific sites provided to consumers through the US Government! During the inspection, we take pictures of the appliance data plates, including model and serial numbers. HVAC equipment, water heaters,...
Listen to your home, it’s telling you how to care for itself.
You bought a new home, finished unpacking, made this space your own! Now is time to explore how the home systems are really functioning and get to know your new home. Every home has a story it wants to tell you on how to care for your home. Here is how you go about...
Create a home maintenance action plan
It is easy to ignore minor problems with your home. You're cozy, enjoying life, and most of the time that to-do list can stay out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, if you don't take a couple hours per year to review your home and complete repairs while they...
The Basement Egress Window
Working from home often means making better use of living space such as finishing the basement or attic. Ensuring there are safe exits from these spaces is a vital part of home safety and often required by local code requirements. By installing a basement egress...
10 Steps for Sellers to Prepare for a Home Inspection
10 Easy Steps for Sellers to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Covid-19 safety during the inspection
What are home inspectors doing to ensure occupants and visitors have a safe home inspection? We bring sanitizing supplies, clean our clothes…
Signs That it’s Time for a Roof Replacement
Your roof will provide many years of protection for your home if it is well-maintained. A roof can last 20 years or longer, depending on the types of materials used. However, all roofs need to be replaced eventually. Below are a...
Tips for Fire Safety at Home
House fires are responsible for over 2,500 deaths and around $7 billion in damages every year in the United States. Thanks to better fire safety awareness, these numbers are lower than they used to be. Use the following tips for fire safety at home to protect your...
Why Every Newly Built Home Needs a Builder’s Warranty Inspection
Moving into a new construction home that has been built to your specifications is rewarding. This is a space that perfectly meets your needs and has no signs of wear and tear from a previous owner. However, this does not necessarily mean that your new house is in...
4 Ways to Heat Your Home Efficiently
Benefits of Heating Your Home Efficiently People often want to save money while staying warm and cozy in the colder months, yet are other reasons to focus on efficiency, like reducing your impact on the environment. Here are some effective ways to heat your home...
4 Wood-Destroying Organisms Besides Termites
There Are More Wood-Destroying Organisms Than Just Termites Some of the biggest threats to your home may exist within your walls or under your floorboards. While termites ingest wood as they burrow through it, there are other wood-destroying organisms that bore...
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