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The US National Weather Service is predicting windchill’s as low as -50F this coming week, and numerous homes in our area will experience water damage from freezing pipes. Make sure that water supply pipes in cold areas of your home are well insulated, make sure that the water to your outside faucets are turned off,… Read more »
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Nordic Inspected - Largest Home In Fargo, North Dakota
Posted by & filed under Home Inspection.We inspected the largest home in Fargo, North Dakota – TWICE! The home was built in 2000 and was sold in 2007 for $1.8 million. The property tax in 2012 was $38,000! In 2013 this was the most expensive home in North Dakota and was listed for 3.249 million ($438 per square foot) although the… Read more »
Hatch Realty's Real Estate Radio - Meet Lars Knobloch
Posted by & filed under Nordic In The Press, Radio Interviews.An Interview with Erik Hatch – Sep 30, 2018 From: Hatch Realty This is the man behind Nordic Home Inspection, Lars Knobloch who sits down with Erik Hatch, the host of Hatch Realty radio. Erik: All right gang, back from the depths of not being on the radio for the last couple of months, but… Read more »
"We’re Trying to Scare People to Awareness"
Posted by & filed under Nordic In The Press, TV Interviews.Interview with Emily Welker – Jan 24, 2018 From KVRR Local News “This is Lars Knobloch, and he is a home inspector here in the area. He started this nifty new video series on Facebook that kind of is an eye opener for anybody who is out there looking to buy a new home.” Emily:… Read more »
Lars Knows Condensation
Posted by & filed under Commercial Inspection, Home Inspection, Home Tips.Controlling humidity in your home Most people think that the majority of the moisture in a home comes from everyday activities like cooking, showering and laundry. However, a typical home emits 15 gallons of water a day into the air through its basement and foundation. That’s right, 15 gallons. Having moisture in your… Read more »
GOOD GRADE
Posted by & filed under Commercial Inspection, Home Inspection.Extreme weather is becoming more common in our area with conditions that fluctuate from very wet to very dry within a matter of days. It is possible to have no water in your basement even if you have a negative grade around your home, but the issue should be addressed to prepare for that… Read more »
Did you know that leaks at the gas meter are common in our area?
Posted by & filed under Home Inspection.One of the most common things we find during our inspections are leaks at the gas meter. If you are suspecting a leak and don’t have a gas detector there is another method you can use to detect a leak: Use a water and dish soap solution and “paint” the soapy sudsy mix over all… Read more »
Fuse Panel vs Breaker Panel
Posted by & filed under Home Inspection, Home Tips.Homes built prior to around 1960 were equipped with fuse panels often with a 60 or 100-amp service. These fuse panels are considered outdated and most of them do not meet today’s energy needs. Also, an upgrade might be necessary to satisfy both FHA and other lending institution requirements for home sales. The cost of… Read more »
Sewer Line Failure and Replacement
Posted by & filed under Home Tips.We try to make home buyers aware of it during our home inspections, and we will continue to create awareness on this subject as long as we are in business. In case you don’t know; Home Inspectors are not able to evaluate the underground sewer line from the house to the street. Failure of the… Read more »
Warm Weather Won't Last, Money Saving Tips To Heat Your Home
Posted by & filed under Newspaper Article, Nordic In The Press.Bismarck Newspaper Article – Originally Posted November 07, 2016 By Bismarck News KXNET Fargo, ND (WDAY/WDAZ News) – It may not feel like it this Sunday, but winter is almost here and that can be bad news for your wallet. People enjoyed the sunshine on Sunday, throwing football, walking their dogs, and playing at the… Read more »