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When Should You Schedule Your Home Inspection?

So you are buying a house and you think you found the perfect one! Well to start, Congratulations! Although your Realtor will be guiding you through the process as well, we want to give you a quick rundown on when you should schedule your home inspection. The buying process seems like a long period [...]

By |2024-11-18T12:15:09-07:00October 30th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Pre-Purchase Home Inspections|Comments Off on When Should You Schedule Your Home Inspection?

What’s Included in a Home Inspection?

One of the most common questions we get from our customers is: What exactly is included in a home inspection. That is a tricky question to answer because it varies from home to home, and by the type of inspection. However, when we provide a general home inspection, we usually do just that. Give [...]

By |2024-11-18T11:44:59-07:00October 28th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Pre-Purchase Home Inspections|Comments Off on What’s Included in a Home Inspection?

What Are Insulation R-Values?

When it comes to optimizing in-home climate control, increasing energy efficiency, and saving money, one of the most important aspects of the home is insulation. In fact the EPA calculates that, by sealing homes and insulating properly in the appropriate areas, homeowners can save up to 15% on yearly heating and cooling costs. There [...]

By |2024-12-30T14:53:50-07:00October 14th, 2024|Energy Audit Info, HERS Ratings|Comments Off on What Are Insulation R-Values?

Do home inspectors give repair estimates?

Ask Your Inspector Series: Question: After a home inspection is performed, do home inspectors give repair estimates to the buyer? Answer: Home inspector's are an independent 3rd party and typically do not quote repairs and these numbers can be inaccurate. It is best that you and your real estate agent receive quotes [...]

By |2024-11-18T11:34:31-07:00October 9th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Pre-Purchase Home Inspections|Comments Off on Do home inspectors give repair estimates?

How Do Solar Panels Work? (Understanding Photovoltaic Systems)

At Scott Home Inspection, we cover a broad amount of information during a home inspection. This means we can't always go into specific detail about each system a home has installed. In the last few years, we have seen a large increase in the amount of homes that have a Photovoltaic (PV) or solar [...]

By |2024-12-30T16:14:08-07:00October 4th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector|Comments Off on How Do Solar Panels Work? (Understanding Photovoltaic Systems)

What Is A Backflow Preventer?

A backflow preventer is one of the unsung heroes of our residential plumbing systems. These devices are crucial in preventing issues such as water contamination, sewage backups, or basement flooding. But what are they, and why are they so important? In this blog, we will get to the bottom of it! What Causes Backflow? [...]

By |2024-09-26T11:26:16-06:00September 26th, 2024|Back to Basics, Plumbing|Comments Off on What Is A Backflow Preventer?

Garage Entry Door Rules

The garage entry door is an important, but often overlooked, aspect of the home. This is the door that connects the garage space to the living space. As a home inspection company, this is always an item we make sure to inspect and call out when necessary. Some people may think "It's just a [...]

By |2024-12-31T11:29:33-07:00September 12th, 2024|Back to Basics, Garage|Comments Off on Garage Entry Door Rules

Why Is My Garage Floor Cracking?

Garage floor cracking is a very common occurrence. As a home inspection company, we get many concerned clients asking about these cracks. How can you decipher whether these are just minor cosmetic defects or serious structural issues? In this blog, we will get to the bottom of it! What Causes Garage Floor Cracking? Improper [...]

By |2025-01-06T11:16:27-07:00September 4th, 2024|Back to Basics, Garage|Comments Off on Why Is My Garage Floor Cracking?

GFCI Outlets Explained – The Un-Shocking Truth

We've all seen those outlets with the little "test" and "reset" buttons on the face of the outlet.  These are called "GFCI" outlets.  The "GFCI" stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.   But what does that mean? And why are these types of outlets necessary? The Shocking Details Perhaps at some point in your life [...]

By |2024-12-31T12:40:52-07:00August 28th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Back to Basics, Electrical|Comments Off on GFCI Outlets Explained – The Un-Shocking Truth

When Is Duct Leakage Testing Required In Colorado?

You may have heard of a duct leakage test in Colorado, and you might be wondering if it is required for your new home. In this article, we’ll discuss the test, when it is required, how it is performed, and what you’ll need to do to pass. Let’s get started. Understanding When Duct Leakage [...]

By |2024-11-19T15:38:56-07:00August 25th, 2024|Energy Code Info|Comments Off on When Is Duct Leakage Testing Required In Colorado?