Well, I’ll be damned! It’s an Icicle and ice dam fest out there nwi. With all of this snow accumulation and long stretch of freezing temperatures ice is forming on homes bigtime! Mostly, along gutters, in roof valleys, and along the edge of rooftops. These large chunks of ice are called ice dams and can […]
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The Dangers of Residential Stairways
Improper handrails, steps, and guardrails are among the most common safety hazard violations home inspectors encounter on a daily basis. The International Residential Code (IRC) creates minimum requirements for staircases with hopes to maintain a certain level of safety within homes. STAIR WIDTH The minimum width for stairs shall not be less than 36 inches. […]
Signs of Pests in Crown Point
If you’ve ever seen the demise of Christopher Walken at the hands of that notorious home-spoiling mouse in 1997’s Mouse Hunt, then you’re well-aware of the mighty destructive forces just one tiny intruder can bring to a home. Fine, the example is a bit overkill – and the film’s mouse is perhaps a bit more […]
Better Commercial Inspections with ASTM
As Northwest Indiana continues to grow, particularly in areas like Crown Point that hold vast potential for new businesses, our team has seen a notable uptick in our commercial building inspections. We’ve seen the numbers grow firsthand, and we can attest to the fact that this kind of growth isn’t about to slow down. With […]
The Importance of Smoke Detectors
In April of 2019, the Chicago Tribune published a story regarding the death of two women following fires that started in their homes, both of which had no operational smoke detectors. Months earlier, in August of 2018, Chicago investigators found that the death of ten children in a nearby house fire may have been prevented […]