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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 »
Posts Categorized: Home Inspection
Nordic Inspected - Largest Home In Fargo, North Dakota
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 »
Lars Knows Condensation
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
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?
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
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 These fuse panels are considered outdated and most of them do not meet today’s energy needs.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 »
Wood foundation, a disaster waiting to happen?
I feel sorry for the wood foundation. Not because it’s terribly unsound – because it’s not. Not because it’s known to settle or have chronic moisture problems, because that’s not true either. I am not sure where it’s coming from, but we commonly hear concerns about the wood foundation from home buyers. I have even… Read more »
The Importance Of Removing Knob And Tube Wiring That Is Buried In Insulation
One of the most hazardous elements of a home is the electrical system. Most old homes go too many years without an updated electrical panel, wiring and outlets. For not having knowledge of a damaged and dangerous electrical system, you could be at the risk of a preventable fire. In older homes, electrical work was… Read more »
Behind-The-Scenes Of A Home Inspection (Video)
It’s not enough just being told that you need a home inspection for someone to understand why. Using words cannot always justify what goes into a home inspection and how it is important if you are buying or selling your property. In the previous blog we discussed Why You Need A Commercial Inspection. In this… Read more »