Handyman vs Contractor: Whom Shall I Hire? (Las Vegas, NV)
When is it Acceptable to Refer a Handyman Instead of a Licensed Contractor If you are in the process of remodeling: you should know the answer to this question. If you are a licensed real estate professional: should you refer a Handyman to your clients for an issue that is required to be accomplished by a licensed […]
Winterizing Las Vegas Homes Can Be Costly
Be Careful When Winterizing Homes. Winterizing homes. This article is intended primarily for Listing Agents who have one or more vacant home listings. I write these articles to provide useful and beneficial information for real estate agents to aid them and their clients in making well informed and educated decisions. It’s my way of giving back […]
Using Infrared Thermal Imaging
The advent of affordable thermal infrared cameras has had the single greatest impact on the home inspection industry since the invention of the flashlight. No other technology has expanded the depth of the inspection and allowed the inspector to review a greater number of issues than infrared cameras. What’s the big deal? What is so […]
Life Expectancy for Common Systems & Appliances
How Long Will They Last? As home inspectors, we’re frequently asked how long certain appliances or systems will last. While we’d love to jokingly say, “our crystal ball is in the shop,” we refrain from doing so. The truth is, we can’t predict the future, and doing so is actually prohibited under NAC 645D.470. While […]
Fix N Flip Red Flags
6 Additional Steps for More Comprehensive Buyer Due Diligence. Let’s talk about fix-n-flip listings. We have, literally, decades of inspecting fix-n-flip homes, and without exception, there is always evidence of illegal repairs / modifications being performed. Illegal, because Nevada law, NRS 624.031, does not allow a Handyman, an unlicensed contractor, or a homeowner who intends to […]
How to Address Concrete Roofing Tile Issues in Las Vegas
A concrete tile roof is often referred to as a “50-year roof”. They can last a very long time. But they are not maintenance free. Periodic maintenance needs to be performed to keep the roof in a sound and leak-free condition. Although many prospective homeowners become very concerned when roofing issues arise, most roofing issues […]
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms.
Is it hot in here or is just us? INSPECT LV has a smokin’ residential topic we would like to ignite awareness about… According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, approximately 96% of all homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms installed. However, approximately 1 out of 5 (20%) of installed smoke alarms are non-operational. It is estimated that residential […]
VA and FHA Inspections
When it comes to VA and FHA home purchases many people often ask if we can do an FHA or VA inspection. In the State of Nevada all home inspectors are required to be licensed. The licensing law was constructed to conform to all state and federal standards. So the answer to the question is; […]
All You Need to Know About Mold
Mold is a Naturally Occurring Substance Many prospective home buyers become very wigged out about mold. The truth is that they’ve been conditioned to become alarmed. And many real estate agents and even inspectors have been conditioned to fear mold. Many home inspectors won’t even say the word “mold”. The fact is mold spores are […]
Setting Buyers Expectations for the Home Inspection
I have a friend of mine who was a head chef at one of the top resorts here in Las Vegas. A few years ago he decided he had enough of the corporate way of life. He moved into a small beach house in Pacific Beach in San Diego and opened up a gourmet food truck. […]