by BR Home Inspection Services | Jul 21, 2019 | Basements, Maintenance
Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water damage because they are located below grade and surrounded by soil. Soil releases water it has absorbed during rain or when the snow melts, and the water can end up in the...
by BR Home Inspection Services | May 7, 2018 | Maintenance
As a homeowner it is important to have a tool box with some basic items necessary to tackle regular maintenance and minor problems. The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Apr 16, 2018 | Maintenance
When was the last time you checked your attic space for leaks that haven’t appeared in your living space yet? Moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects and health ailments for the building’s occupants. Do you know what the common moisture-related...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Apr 13, 2018 | Maintenance
A building’s central air-conditioning system should be inspected and maintained in order to function properly. While an annual hvac maintenance inspection performed by a trained professional is recommended, homeowners can do a lot of the work themselves by...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Mar 20, 2018 | Maintenance
Routine maintenance is an important homeowner responsibility. Why is this important? Neglecting minor tasks and routine repairs can turn into expensive fixes! Along with your regular indoor and outdoor spring cleaning, add these spring maintenance tasks to your...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Feb 23, 2018 | Maintenance
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining. As water backs up behind the dam, it can leak through the roof and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas. How do ice dams form? Ice dams are...
