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No Home Inspection is Complete Without Time Well Spent in the Attic
If you’re in the market for a new home, it pays to have a home inspection company that isn’t afraid to peek into the dark corners where others may fear to tread, such as crawl spaces and attics. A detailed inspection of an attic can answer some critical questions about the home: How much and […]
Bathroom Checkups—An Important Part of a Complete Home Inspection
For many home shoppers, a well-designed bathroom with ample space and modern embellishments is sure to attract a great deal of interest. After all, it’s one of the most frequently used rooms in a house. A recent survey found that over a lifetime, the average person spends more than two years in the bathroom. This […]
Home Buying 101 – Get a Home Inspection
When the purchase agreement is accepted, you usually have a limited timeline, as outlined in the agreement to complete the home inspection process, generally 5-10 days. If home inspection repairs are necessary or desired, then notify the seller of any unsatisfactory results. There can be other parts to a home inspection, including sewer scope inspection, […]
Lot Grading in Yakima
Searching for the Perfect Home? Put a Properly Graded Lot on Your Must-Have List During your search for a new home, have you ever noticed water pooling near the base of the house after a rain? There could be several circumstances causing this damaging situation, including a clogged or broken gutter system. A trained home […]
From the Rafters
Let the Summer Sales Season Begin in Washington & Yakima Warmest greetings from all of us at A-Pro Home Inspection! Hope the sun is shining in your corner of the country! In our latest issue of From the Rafters, we’ve got news you can use to assist your clients: info about common vegetation issues, attic […]
Evaluating a Home’s Windows— a Vital Part of the Home Inspection
One of the most important parts of a complete home inspection is a visual and operational checkup of the structure’s windows. More than just glass and wood, windows can reveal a great deal about home: how well it has been maintained, its level of energy efficiency, and whether other problem may be lurking elsewhere, such […]
Don’t Purchase a Home Without Having It Tested for Radon in Yakima or other areas near me
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve probably become an expert at spotting obvious defects while traipsing through a property: crooked cabinetry, missing shingles, wood rot on windows, doors that stick, and so on. As you check off a home’s positives and negatives on your search, be aware that some potential problems—even […]
From the Rafters
Bring on the Spring! Yes, it’s been a long winter! Now it’s time to cast off our heavy coats and welcome the best parts of spring—more home sales and more satisfied clients. Your friends at A-Pro Home Inspection are here to help! In our latest issue of From the Rafters, we’ve got the news you […]
WHAT SHOULD A HOME INSPECTION INCLUDE?
Source: A-Pro® Home Inspection Service since 1994 A Home inspection can vary depending on the type of home you are considering. In any case, the home inspector should describe all systems and visually inspect each system and component to make sure it’s functioning correctly at the time of inspection. The following is a basic outline […]
From the Rafters
As usual, Old Man Winter arrived in a cold and cranky mood across much of the U.S. to start the new year. But we like to look at the bright side at A-Pro. Winter can still be a great time to sell homes, perform home inspections, and share knowledge that can help our businesses thrive. […]