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Common Roof Defects in a Home
The roof is one of the most prominent features of a home, as it protects it from the elements and provides structural support. However, roofs…
Common Electrical Defects in a Home
Electrical defects are among the most common and serious issues that home inspectors encounter. They can pose safety hazards, reduce energy efficiency, and damage appliances and…
Common Plumbing Defects in a Home
Plumbing defects are one of the most common and costly problems that homeowners face. Plumbing defects can cause water damage, mold growth, health hazards, and…
Why You Need a Home Inspection
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life. It involves a lot of…
Window Maintenance
Window Maintenance Condition: Window frames, sills and sashes should be monitored because the interior condition and hardware of windows change over time. Frame materials can…
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own 1. Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems that you will face. With a plunger…
Learn more: Asbestos and Lead based Paint
Learn more: Asbestos and Lead-based Paint Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral used in many construction products. It is considered to be a…
Laundry and Utility Rooms
Laundry and Utility Rooms Laundry Room: Watch for leaks and kinks developing at plumbing connections to the washing machine. Water can overflow from the top…
Preventing Moisture Intrusion
Preventing Moisture Intrusion Monitor the Exterior Planters: Check any planting beds adjacent to the foundation of your house because planters are built in a way…
Landscaping
Landscaping A well-maintained landscaping and other improvements are important for the enjoyment of a healthy and durable property. Plants, Trees & Shrubs: Check the location…
Property Drainage
Property Drainage Making sure that your property is sloped to allow proper drainage can mean the difference between a trouble-free rainy season and a flooded…
Learn more about your air conditioner
Air-Conditioning Systems A building’s central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to function properly. While an annual inspection performed by a…
January 2021 – Homeowner Newsletter
January 2021 – Homeowner Newsletter Welcome to the Homeowner’s Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for keeping your house in great condition…
Onsite Wastewater Management
Onsite Wastewater Management https://youtu.be/zQYGCkYfKTY These types of systems are generally used in rural areas where it would be costly to install a sewer system; they…
Newsletter – December 2020
Newsletter – December 2020 Welcome to the Homeowner’s Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for keeping your house in great condition so…
Newsletter – November 2020
Newsletter – November 2020 Welcome to the Homeowner’s Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for keeping your house in great condition so…
Learning about plumbing
Learning about plumbing Plumbing can be defined as the practice, materials, and fixtures used in installing, maintaining, and altering pipes, fixtures, appliances, and have equipment…
Newsletter – October 2020
Newsletter – October 2020 Welcome to the Homeowner’s Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for keeping your house in great condition so…
Newsletter – September 2020
Newsletter – September 2020 Your Homeowner’s Newsletter from Avelar Home Inspection Inc. Welcome to the Homeowner’s Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for…
Even more on moisture intrusion.
Even more on Moisture Understanding moisture intrusion will help you prevent it and costly damage. Moisture damage is not just from the outside of the…
Newsletter – August 2020
Newsletter – August 2020 Welcome to the Homeowner’s Newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for keeping your house in great condition so…
Protect your property from water damage
Protect your property from water damage Homes, as well as commercial buildings, can suffer from water damage that will result in increased maintenance costs, decrease…
Newsletter – July 2020
Newsletter July 2020 Your Homeowner’s Newsletter from Avelar Home Inspection Inc. Here’s the second edition of my homeowner’s newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of…
Newsletter – June 2020
Newsletter – June 20202 Welcome to my homeowner’s newsletter! Each month, you’ll find plenty of useful information for keeping your house in great condition so…
What kinds of chemical pollutants could be affecting you in your home?
What kinds of chemical pollutants could be affecting you in your home? Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a combustion pollutant that is a…
What you can do about mold, and what you need to know.
What can you do about mold, and what you need to know. Mold People are exposed to more than 200 species of fungi that live…
Indoor air pollutants and Asthma
Indoor Air Pollutants and Asthma We are faced with many health risks as we go about with our daily lives. These risks all pose varying…
Homeowner’s Newsletter from Avelar Home Inspection Inc.
Newsletter What’s important today But before we get to maintenance (which will come in later newsletters), here are some resources regarding the items that I found…
What really matters in a home inspection?
What really matters in a home inspection? Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of…
Radon, how it could be affecting you right now!
Radon How it could be affecting you right now! Radon, what is it? Radon is a gas that occurs naturally in the earth’s crust.It is…
How does moisture get into your home?
How does moisture get into your home? Moisture Intrusion Moisture intrusion is the uncontrolled movement of moisture into a building where it is unwanted and…
Lead (Pb) and where it may be lurking!
Lead (Pb) Where it may be lurking! What is Lead (Pb)? Lead is a naturally occurring element in soil and is also collected from the…
Inspecting a residential structure
Inspecting a residential structure Courtesy of Carson Dunlop As a home inspector, it’s important that I keep up with my education. It is also important…
Gutters and Downspouts, what you need to know!
Gutters and Downspouts What you need to know! What do I need to know about roof drainage? Roof drainage is one of the most important…
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and what it means to you!
Carbon Monoxide (CO) What it means to you! What is carbon monoxide (CO)? Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless gas. It is a by-product of…
Basement walkouts, and what you need to know
Basement Walkouts What you need to know. As an addition Some homes have an entrance straight into the basement from the outside; sometimes they are…
Avelar Home Inspection Presents: 10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy In Your Home
Presenting: 10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home by Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people do not know…
What is Building Science?
The amount of content and knowledge regarding Building Science is vast and we have been studying it for thousands of years. It is the collection of knowledge that focuses on analyzing and controlling physical phenomena affecting buildings
Why do basements leak?
Why do basements leak? There are several reasons why basements leak, the most common reasons are: No gutters/downspouts Improper grading Defects in the foundation (a…
