Twin Oaks Home Inspection

read moreMy home inspection service is a visual inspection of all structural elements and systems which are accessible. If safety conditions allow, I walk the roof and crawl into spaces below the structures to insure that nothing is missed. I explain to you what I see and what I don't see as we search for issues or signs of potential problems during the inspection. As items are identified, I will explain what that means to you and possible repair suggestions. I strongly encourage you to accompany me (bring the dads and uncles if you want) so that you may ask questions and gain a better understanding of the systems in the home.

read moreThe first thing to understand about mold is that there is a little mold everywhere - indoors and outdoors. It's in the air and can be found on plants, foods, dry leaves, and other organic materials. It's very common to find molds in homes and buildings. After all, molds grow naturally indoors. And mold spores enter the home through doorways, windows, and heating and air conditioning systems. Spores also enter the home on animals, clothing, shoes, bags and people. When mold spores drop where there is excessive moisture in your home, they will grow.

read moreHere are some suggestions for information to ask the existing home owner. This may help you in an emergency when something is not operating or breaks. It's always good to know who to call first or who probably worked on the last maintenance issue. Other contractors who have done recent work in house: Cabinets, well pump maintenance, insulation, windows, doors, carpets, flooring, basement water seal, chimney cleaning, renovations, driveway sealing, mold remediation, fence repairs, pool maintenance, hot tub installation, siding, garage doors, emergency generator, Radon systems, water softeners, etc.

read moreThis agreement is between the Client and Twin Oaks Home Inspection LLC to perform a limited visual inspection of apparent conditions of readily visible, readily accessible installed systems and components existing at the time of the inspection only. The purpose and scope of the inspection is to provide the Client with a better understanding of the significant property conditions as observed at that time. The home inspection is performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the New Hampshire Home Inspector Licensure Board, available from said Board and is not intended to be a detailed repair list of all conditions observed.

read moreThe attached file is an example of a typical report that is e-mailed to my clients within 12 hours of the inspection and usually in the same day. After spending 2 or more hours at the home to conduct the inspection and water / radon / mold testing, I spend another 2 or 3 hours creating the report that will provide the client with details and pictures of the items found. On average, 90-150 pictures are taken of various conditions during the inspection. The pictures are used in the report to provide a visual of the defect or condition that is explained in the report.

read moreAlmost half of the United States depends on ground water for its drinking water supply. If you have a well, it's important to understand the different materials that comprise your well system. The most common water supply for the home that is not served by a public system is a drilled well. They are constructed by either percussion or rotary-drilling machines that penetrate about 100-400 feet into the bedrock. Where you find bedrock at the surface, it is commonly called ledge. To serve as a water supply, a drilled well must intersect bedrock fractures containing ground water.

read moreWater is a powerful force. Any doubt of this fact can be erased by a simple visit to the Grand Canyon. And while your home is in no danger of becoming one of the Seven Wonders of the World, water can wreak havoc on a much smaller scale. Water damage can come from several sources: floods, burst pipes, leaky roofs, seepage, etc. Many types are obvious, as is the damage caused by them. But even if you can't see the damage right away, a slow flow of water can often be worse than obvious leaks.