Self inspection is legal, but there are rules against just having a friend or relative do it. Home inspections are regulated by the state and anyone who preforms a home inspection must be licensed.

So, if you yourself are not a qualified home inspector, we recommend having your inspections done by a professional trained in the business. There trained unbiased eye will make you better informed and avoid surprised later down the road.

We are available here at Clarksville Home Inspection for all your inspection needs. We offer some great affordable rates.

Attic spaces can be home to moisture, water, mold, and mildew in areas without proper ventilation, insulation, or vapour barriers. That can lead to early aging of the roof and structure. It also increases your risk of ice damage.

Electrical panels can often be unmarked or hard to identify. This sometimes confuses buyer not knowing that the electrical system is not adaquate for there needs.

Heating and Cooling Systems can be working at the end of there life span. Furnaces generally last for 15-25 years. Heat exchangers in forces air systems can’t be repaired and when they crack they can emit deadly carbon monoxide gasses.

Electrical curcuits can cause fires. Over fusing or unsafely fusing is a major safety concern.

Basement areas can house water and moisture problems or cracked walls. These can cost a bundle if left unattended.

Rotting wood can be often hard to find especially when it has been recently painted. It can be under window sashes, door frames, siding, and decking. The wood structures of a home should be periodically inspected for any rot.

Brick work needs to be kept up because it can prevent moisture damage and possible extensive damage from a chimney falling onto the roof.

Here at Clarksville Home Inspection. We can check all your homes systems and give you quality information about needed upgrades and maintenance.

So you got the home of your dreams? You are all moved in and comfy, but you have planned guests coming. Here are some tips to make there stay more comfortable.

1. Make sure the entry and street area of your home are free of debris. Shovel snow and sprinkle salt if needed. Check your exterior lighting to make sure it is working. Decorate your door for the season, to make a cheerful entrance.
2. Make sure your door bell works and the entry is inviting. The first impression does mean a lot here.
3. Clean up and unclutter those common areas, where your guest will more than likely spend the majority of there time. This should include a good cleaning of the guest room and bathroom.
4. Stock up that refridgerator with a variety of items. Your guests may have a different set of taste buds as you and enjoy a different variety of refreshments and appetizer type foods. Get some cookies, chips, etc.
5. Kids are fun. If you don’t have children you should borrow some kid friendly movies and maybe some games or puzzles, so your underage guests are comfortable and will want to come back.

Lastly, relax. If you forget something or your guests need things, it is always fun to go shopping while guest are in town. It can be a good breather for you even if you love your guests to pieces. Your guest will probably love your home no matter what, because they love you. They are coming for the good company and not the setting.

An inspection or a house fire? You choose. It is estimated that 367,000 house fires could have probably be prevented in 2001.

Chimney care is one of the easier tasks that a home owner must tackle. Why? It is a job you shouldn’t do yourself. Almost every fire prevention agency recommends you hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean your chimney annually. They will check for cracks in the lining, leaks, blockages, dead animals, and other debris.

The creosote built up in the chimney can be flammable and can cause tons of havoc if not swept out. Flames from in the firebox can burst into the chimney and ignite this creosote. Don’t use the fire place again until that has been checked if this should happen.

Inspections are especially good for older homes where there maybe more deterioration.

Homeowners can expect to pay between $50 and $100 for an inspection and up to $150 for an inspection and cleaning. This is per flue. That is a cheap price to pay though when you think it could be saving you thousands in fire damage or when you go to sell and find your fireplace needing overhauled because of lack of maintenance. A well maintained chimney has the probability of lasting forever, or a really long time.

Clarksville Home Inspection can do a great fireplace inspection, so give us a call if you need us.

A new home is probably the most expensive thing you will ever invest in. You will want to save money on the home, the closing costs, the mortgages, try for all the best deals. However; when it comes to the inspection. You will not want to go with the cheap not all inclusive inspection.

Clarksville Home Inspection only hires the best inspectors. Yeah, we may be a few dollars more expensive than the competion, but you will get your money’s worth.

Don’t let anyone talk you into a cheap fast inspection.

Buying ahomee without an agent is a nightmare. Hiring a buyers agent is usually paid for out of the seller’s commission, so virtually free to you the buyer.

Real Estate transactions are a complicated process and without a firm grip on all the latest, could end up costing you thousands of dollars. There are new laws, procedures, and new technology not to include the competion of other buyers.

An informed buyers agent has the obligation to you under the law to look out for your best interest. They will help you find the best homes, the best lenders, and the best inspectors.

Yeah, and remember you usually have no additional expenses.

Do yourself a favor and take advantage of a buyer’s agent.

Here at Clarksville Home Inspections, we will be waiting when you are ready to get that new home inspected.

If you are working with the right people, chances are you will abe able to afford a home. Many people would be financially broke at retirement age if it were not for the equity in there homes. Today’s market is very flexible and there are tax allowances that favor home ownership.

Real Estate prices rise steadily, so with every mortgage payment is a slight increase in value that over time will result in a savings plan of sorts. This paying less and your home being worth more is why you really can’t afford to not purchase a home.

So, make the choose and find the right people to help. Anyone should be able to afford a home.

Here at Clarksville Home Inspection, we will be ready when you do decide the time is right for you. You can count on us to inform you of any defects or possible expenditures down the road in your new home.

Your buyers are going to conduct an inspection more than likely, so you may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. An inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways and can make closing time quicker. It will allow you to see your home from a buyer’s prespective. It will help you set your price point realistically. It will permit you to get the repairs done and they won’t be held against you as a price barrier. There won’t be any delay in occupancy. You can find your own contractors that are priced right. It will encourage the buyers to waive the inspection all together. It will relieve suspicion and possible buyer concerns. It will inform you of immediate buyer safety hazzards before a potential buyer even steps foot on the property.

A copy of this inspection should be offered to buyers along with receipts of any repairs done.

Clarksville Home Inspection has great prices for pre-listing inspections and would love to look at your home.

Pre-offer inspections allow you to make an informed decision before making an offer on a home. Check to make sure pre-offer inspections are available in your area. You can contact us at Clarksville Home Inspection to schedule one of these inspections.

These inspections require the permission of the seller prior to the inspection, however sellers will usually agree to them. The home can stay on the market until this inspection is over, this means that the buyer can opt out of purchasing without there being any lose to the seller in marketing time.

Homes that have had a pre-offer inspections are usually closed in a shorter time frame, so this is also an additional benefit to both the buyer and seller because you can waive the usual alloted time for inspections.

Electrical systems are a complex system to inspect. The inspector will always review the area where the line connects to a property.

An inspector will check the fuse or circuit breaker boxes for proper ampage as required by building codes. The electrical ampage can also affect your insurance premium, so knowing what service is provided in a home is a possible money saver when it comes to insurance premiums. The higher amp services being considered better because there is less risk of fire.

The inspector will check outlets and lighting to make sure it is installed properly and properly grounded, especially in the major energy users like the fridge, stove, and clothes dryer.

The inspector will look at wiring to make sure it doesn’t look like it is worn or aging or could spark.

Clarksville Home Inspectors do a very through inspection of the entire electrical systems, so give us a call today.